UK forecast sees 30°C+ temps in southern England next week

The United Kingdom is bracing for another potential heatwave, with forecasts indicating temperatures could climb above 30 degrees Celsius in parts of southern and eastern England next week. This comes after a summer that has already delivered four distinct heatwaves, contributing to record-breaking heat and severe drought conditions across the country.

Meteorological projections suggest a significant rise in temperatures is likely around August 12 and 13, following a brief, cooler period. Forecast models indicate the most intense heat will concentrate on London, the South East, and surrounding counties, where temperatures could peak between 31 and 36 degrees Celsius. Areas including Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Kent, Sussex, Surrey, and Essex are expected to be among the warmest. While the Midlands and parts of northern England may also see temperatures exceed 30 degrees, Scotland and Northern Ireland are forecast to remain significantly milder.

The Met Office's long-range forecast states that for the period covering mid-August, temperatures are expected to remain above average, especially in the south, with the potential to turn very warm or hot. Officials caution, however, that it...