UK weather forecast live: Brits brace for scorcher as Met Office predicts 31C sizzler next week | The Sun
LONDONERS can expect to scorch in sweltering highs of 29C as heat could exceed Santorini next week, according to the Met Office.
Brits could see highs of 25C as temperatures climb ahead of the summer scorcher heatwave next week.
The Met Office has forecast that today most areas will be very warm with long sunny spells by around midday for the south.
Northern regions of the British Isles could see "cloudier" weather with a "little patchy rain and drizzle" but it will feel "warm" in the sunshine, according to the Met Office.
On Tuesday next week London will soar to 29C whilst Santorini in Greece will see highs of just 26C.
It comes as Brits could scorch in 35C temperatures in mid July as a 10-day heatwave is on the cards, forecasters suggested.
Read our weather blog below for the latest news & forecasts…
- Lauren Lomas
Weather outlook this morning
Today Brits will see a cloudy start to the day with temperatures steadily increasing.
This morning most will see cloudy and breezy conditions with highs of 19C.
As the day rolls on, Brits could see highs of 23C by 2pm, with sunny intervals.
Clouds are likely to clear by around 5pm, with temperatures peaking at 25C.
- Louis Allwood
Bookies slash odds
Brits are set to enjoy a four-week scorcher with highs of 35C sunshine.
The soaring temperatures will make the UK hotter than Cancun, Mexico, which is set to reach 29C on Saturday.
And bookies Coral has cut its odds to 5/4 on July being the UK's hottest month ever.
It would have to beat July 2006, which had a 24-hour average of 17.8C and hit a peak of 36.2C.
The forecast also means families will be enjoying hot weather in time for the summer holidays.
- Louis Allwood
'Temperatures are expected to be widely above average'
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Rebekah Sherwin, said; “The influence of the high pressure is likely to continue across southern areas into the second week of July and at times could be more widespread.
“Temperatures are expected to be widely above average, especially across the south, with some areas seeing maxima in the high 20s, locally 30 Celsius by this weekend.
"Beyond that, the forecast becomes more uncertain and, while it may well continue warm, the extent, magnitude and duration of these above-average temperatures are not clear at this stage and won’t be known until closer to the time.”
- Louis Allwood
Cardiff to see highs of 21C today
A cloudy start for most, but skies will brighten with sunny spells widely developing through the day.
Winds will be lighter, and it will feel warm with maximum temperatures of 21 °C.
- Louis Allwood
Thursday to Sunday London and South East England forecast
After a cloudy start, perhaps with the odd spot of light rain, cloud will thin by late morning with long warm sunny spells developing with maximum temperatures of 25 °C.
Variable cloud through Friday and Saturday though most parts dry and fine with lengthy clear or sunny spells.
Temperatures above average, breezy at times near the Kent coast on Sunday.
- Louis Allwood
How to protect your skin in the summer sun
While Brits love the summer sunshine, is it important to protect oneself from its damaging UV rays.
As we move deeper into summer, UV will continue to rise, and can lead to skin damage and even cancer.
Here is what the NHS recommends:
- spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm
- make sure you never burn
- cover up with suitable clothing and sunglasses
- take extra care with children
- use at least factor 30 sunscreen
Top tips for Hay fever sufferers
The pollen levels across the UK are very high at the moment.
While this usually means the sun is out and the weather is warm, it can lead to some serious discomfort for Hay Fever sufferers, so here are some tips from the NHS to help.
- put Vaseline around your nostrils to trap pollen
- wear wraparound sunglasses to stop pollen getting into your eyes
- shower and change your clothes after you have been outside to wash pollen off
- stay indoors whenever possible
- keep windows and doors shut as much as possible
- vacuum regularly and dust with a damp cloth
- buy a pollen filter for the air vents in your car and a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter
- try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people if you have a high temperature or you do not feel well enough to do your normal activities
End of July forecast
This period sees a weak signal for more settled conditions to extend more widely across the whole country again, though periods of cloud and rain still likely to be most prevalent in the northwest.
Temperatures widely above average initially, especially across the south, and potentially very warm or hot at times, most likely for England and Wales.
Temperatures perhaps returning closer to normal later in the period, but still likely to be warm to very warm at times in the south.
Stay ahead of the hay fever this Summer
This year, more people have suffered from hay fever in the UK than ever before.
The Met Office have created a tool giving people the control.
If you are dealing with hay fever and it makes Summer unbearable for you, you needn’t worry as now you can find out the pollen forecast in areas around the UK.
- Louis Allwood
Tips for staying cool in the heat
With very hot temperatures expected, it’s important to know how to stay warm.
Many of us enjoy and welcome the warm weather, but for others it can be overwhelming.
Below are some tips from The Met Office for how to stay cool in the blistering heat.
- If you live alone, ask a relative or friend to phone to check that you are not having difficulties during periods of extreme heat.
- Stay cool indoors: Close curtains on rooms that face the sun to keep indoor spaces cooler and remember it may be cooler outdoors than indoors.
- If going outdoors, use cool spaces considerately.
- Drink plenty of fluids and avoid excess alcohol.
- Never leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle, especially infants, young children or animals.
In pictures: Brits hit the beaches in summer sun
Yesterday brought with it glorious sunshine across much of the UK, and Brits made the most of it.
From Blackpool to Brighton seaside towns were filled with Brits enjoying the summer weather.
Things are set to heat up even more this weekend, as temperatures in some places hit 30C.
Find out when the rain will hit in your area
In the coming weeks, rain is unlikely to feature in many places throughout the UK.
But as we all know, rain can be unpredictable.
Though it’s expected to rain in certain places throughout the UK, it can come at any time so why not stay ahead of the rainfall so you don’t get caught out?
Thursday to Saturday forecast
Thursday dry with spells of sunshine developing.
Friday and Saturday fine and dry with clear or sunny spells.
Feeling warm, with light winds.
Your eyes are more sensitive than your skin
We know that we should protect our skin during sunny weather.
The UV rays from the Sun can be very damaging to our skin, and if exposed for too long without protection, we could end up with severe problems including skin cancer.
But our eyes are actually more than 10x more sensitive than our skin.
So this Summer, be sure to invest in a good pair of sunglasses to prevent eye damage and at worst, blindness.
Just 9C in Edinburgh tonight
Cloudy, damp conditions at first tonight then becoming dry with clear periods developing later in the night.
A fresher night with northwesterly winds becoming lighter with minimum temperatures of 9 °C.
- Louis Allwood
Bookies slash odds
Brits are set to enjoy a four-week scorcher with highs of 35C sunshine.
The soaring temperatures will make the UK hotter than Cancun, Mexico, which is set to reach 29C on Saturday.
And bookies Coral has cut its odds to 5/4 on July being the UK's hottest month ever.
It would have to beat July 2006, which had a 24-hour average of 17.8C and hit a peak of 36.2C.
The forecast also means families will be enjoying hot weather in time for the summer holidays.
- Louis Allwood
'Temperatures are expected to be widely above average'
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Rebekah Sherwin, said; “The influence of the high pressure is likely to continue across southern areas into the second week of July and at times could be more widespread.
“Temperatures are expected to be widely above average, especially across the south, with some areas seeing maxima in the high 20s, locally 30 Celsius by this weekend.
"Beyond that, the forecast becomes more uncertain and, while it may well continue warm, the extent, magnitude and duration of these above-average temperatures are not clear at this stage and won’t be known until closer to the time.”
- Louis Allwood
Cardiff to see highs of 21C tomorrow
A cloudy start for most, but skies will brighten with sunny spells widely developing through the day.
Winds will be lighter, and it will feel warm with maximum temperatures of 21 °C.
- Louis Allwood
London will become cloudy tonight
A dry and largely clear evening.
Becoming increasingly cloudy from the north after midnight, with the odd outbreak of light rain around dawn.
Breezy for a time with minimum temperatures of 13 °C.
- Louis Allwood
Today's Manchester forecast
The cloud from the morning will break up for the afternoon, which will be mainly dry with sunny spells.
Feeling warm in the sunshine, but the wind also freshening for the afternoon with maximum temperatures of 20 °C.
- Louis Allwood
Tips for staying cool in the heat
With very hot temperatures expected, it’s important to know how to stay warm.
Many of us enjoy and welcome the warm weather, but for others it can be overwhelming.
Below are some tips from The Met Office for how to stay cool in the blistering heat.
- If you live alone, ask a relative or friend to phone to check that you are not having difficulties during periods of extreme heat.
- Stay cool indoors: Close curtains on rooms that face the sun to keep indoor spaces cooler and remember it may be cooler outdoors than indoors.
- If going outdoors, use cool spaces considerately.
- Drink plenty of fluids and avoid excess alcohol.
- Never leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle, especially infants, young children or animals.
- Louis Allwood
Mixture of cloud and sunshine today and tomorrow
Today and tomorrow, there's a mixture of cloud with just spells of sunshine – but later in the week that's set to change for the better.
The temperatures will only get hotter, with some patchy cloud lingering until Saturday – but Sunday will see a clear, sunny day with a high of 28C
After some changeable weather in recent days, the Met Office says high pressure is now building across the southern half of the UK.
- Louis Allwood
Thursday to Sunday London and South East England forecast
After a cloudy start, perhaps with the odd spot of light rain, cloud will thin by late morning with long warm sunny spells developing with maximum temperatures of 25 °C.
Variable cloud through Friday and Saturday though most parts dry and fine with lengthy clear or sunny spells.
Temperatures above average, breezy at times near the Kent coast on Sunday.
- henry moore
What to expect this afternoon
Brits in the south can expect a relatively windy and cloudy afternoon, with temperatures hitting 25C in some spots.
The same can not be said for those in the north, as rain batters the region.
As we approach the weekend, temperatures will continue to rise.
- henry moore
How to protect your skin in the summer sun
While Brits love the summer sunshine, is it important to protect oneself from its damaging UV rays.
As we move deeper into summer, UV will continue to rise, and can lead to skin damage and even cancer.
Here is what the NHS recommends:
- spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm
- make sure you never burn
- cover up with suitable clothing and sunglasses
- take extra care with children
- use at least factor 30 sunscreen
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