England Braces for Extreme Heatwave Amidst Worsening Drought
Temperatures set to exceed 30C, with forecasts indicating peaks of 37C next week across southern regions.
Carla Rooney
England faces a new heatwave with temperatures expected to surpass 30C.
The UK's heatwave threshold activates when a location records at least three consecutive days with daily maximum temperatures meeting or exceeding the county-specific heatwave temperature threshold. The long-range forecast indicates temperatures will remain above average, particularly in the south, with the potential to become very warm or hot.
This warm spell persists for at least six days. WXCharts.com projections show substantial portions of England turning red on August 12 and 13 due to dangerously elevated temperatures.
The most intense heat will concentrate on London and the South East, where forecasts indicate peaks of approximately 31C to 32C. Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Essex, and neighboring counties will bear the brunt.
Netweather maps confirm temperatures will begin their climb on Sunday, soaring above 30C. These scorching conditions are expected to hold for six days.
On Sunday, August 9, highs of 34C are forecast, with much of the south reaching 32C or higher. Elsewhere, highs above 30C are also expected, with the East and West Midlands both sitting at around 32C.
Suffolk anticipates highs of 32C. Northern England, though slightly cooler, will also experience warm conditions, with Greater Manchester having the chance of reaching 29C.
Monday brings no relief; sweltering conditions intensify. Highs of 37C are forecast in Berkshire, nearing the record 38C recorded at Lingwood, Norfolk on June 26.
London, Cambridgeshire, and certain parts of the southwest also expect temperatures to skyrocket to 35C.