It's going to be a scorcher! Sunseekers to pack out beaches, parks and beauty spots as temperatures set to soar to 30C today - with heatwave continuing into next week By Megan Howe Published: 04:19 EDT, 28 July 2024 | Updated: 04:22 EDT, 28 July 2024 e-mail View comments Sunseekers are set to flock to beaches, parks and beauty spots today, as temperatures are expected to soar to 30C in the midst of Britain's mini-heatwave. The sizzling conditions mean families up and down the country will be scrambling to find a spot on the beach, soaking up the rays and queuing up for the ice cream van. Temperatures are expected to reach 30C in the south-east — particularly London and the home counties— which will continue into next week.
It comes after a disappointing start to July, where the wet and chilly start has barely materialised into the Great British summer many had pinned their hopes on. David Hayter, Deputy Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office said: 'As we go through the weekend, the jet stream will weaken to the west of the UK generating an area of high pressure that will slowly move in across the UK. 'High pressure means the air is sinking from higher in the atmosphere and that brings drier, settled and sunnier weather.
SATURDAY: People enjoy the return of warm July weather as the summer holidays begin on the beach in Weymouth, Dorset The Met Office predicts temperatures could reach up to 30C today in the south-east SATURDAY: Racegoers pictured arriving at Ascot Racecourse.