UK climate: Elements of England may meet ‘heatwave standards’ this weekend as forecasters warn of thunderstorms

The UK may meet “heatwave criteria” this weekend with temperatures anticipated to soar to 32C – however elements of the nation are prone to have thunderstorms and rain.

The UK Health and Safety Agency and the Met Office have put a warmth well being warning in place throughout most of England from 9am on Friday to 9am on Monday.

The warning covers the South East, South West, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, Yorkshire and the Humber, and London.

London is anticipated to be the most well liked a part of the UK with potential highs of 31C or 32C, however temperatures will likely be within the excessive 20s for big elements of England.

Met Office forecaster Marco Petagna stated: “Tomorrow we’re a North West/South East break up throughout the UK, with Scotland and probably Northern Ireland seeing some showering bits of rain, however notably towards the north and west of Scotland by the seems to be of issues.

“A little bit breezy in the North West there as well but despite that, even with the cloud there, it’s going to be a warm day.

“Certainly, the warmest situations will likely be creating throughout England and Wales, and particularly in direction of the South East, with loads of sunshine creating after a little bit of a gray begin.

“There’s a possibility of a bit of drizzle across western hills, but much of the UK away from the west will be very warm if not hot sunshine during the day.

“As we head into the afternoon we’re highs within the north touching 24C or 25C, and within the South East many locations moving into the excessive 20s. London may see 29C, possibly even 30C.”

Mr Petagna stated there will likely be break up situations on Sunday as band of showery rains transfer in from the West and will flip “quite rainy and thundery”, notably throughout northwestern areas.

Met Office Chief Meteorologist Matthew Lehnert stated: “There are some marked contrasts in the UK’s weather this weekend, with some potentially impactful thunderstorms developing affecting the northern half of the UK on Sunday, while further south it will become hot.

“For these within the North, there’s a likelihood of thunderstorms creating as we see a change to cooler situations with an opportunity that these may turn out to be organised with heavy rain, hail, lightning and gusty winds.

“Whether thunderstorms develop is finely balanced and there is a possibility of warnings being issued, so keep an eye on the forecast this weekend for any updates.”

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The Met Office has stated will probably be a “very hot day” within the southeast of England the place temperatures may attain as excessive as 31 or 32C.

The hottest day of the yr to date fell on 10 June when 32.2C was recorded in Surrey.

Mr Lehnert continued: “Official heatwave criteria could be met for parts of southern and eastern England by the end of the weekend. It’s worth noting the temperatures in the south will remain quite high overnight this weekend, so it’s important to look out for those who may be more vulnerable to heat.”

Heatwave standards is met when a location data a interval of not less than three consecutive days with every day most temperatures assembly or exceeding the heatwave temperature threshold.

The map beneath exhibits how the heatwave threshold varies by UK county.

Thousands who’re descending on Somerset for Glastonbury will welcome the nice and cozy climate, though they may see some rain and thunder transferring in from the West.

Mr Petagna stated: “For those headed to the festival, tomorrow looks like another fine day, plenty of sunshine there.

“There will likely be an elevated likelihood on Sunday, from that climate entrance I discussed from the west, of just a little little bit of rain creating throughout Glastonbury.

“You need to keep an eye on that as it could be very sharp.

“Very heat all through, temperatures within the mid 20s, 25C or 26C and the more energizing air coming in for when issues are ending up on Monday.”