Summer sunshine ahead! Tropical Storm Debby to raise temperatures above 30C next week - but not before more downpours today and tomorrow By Mark Duell Published: 16:36, 7 August 2024 | Updated: 16:45, 7 August 2024 e-mail View comments Britons are set to enjoy a return to hot weather from this weekend with temperatures soaring above 30C (86F) thanks to the influence of Tropical Storm Debby in the US. The Met Office said an 'increasingly hot and humid air mass' will push across the UK's southern half this weekend following an unsettled week for many areas . The storm hitting the eastern US is helping to strengthen the jet stream and make it 'meander' over the Atlantic which will allow hot air to move into the UK from Sunday.
Temperatures are expected to get to at least 30C (86F) in the South and South East of England and there is even a 30 per cent chance of the mid-30Cs (mid-90Fs). This would bring the hottest day of 2024 so far, which is currently July 30 when 32.0C (89.
6F) was recorded at both Kew Gardens and Heathrow Airport in London . However forecasters also warned of thunderstorms or heavy showers falling further north and west within the warm air mass, and in eastern areas on Monday. A very warm night is expected on Sunday night into Monday - although by Tuesday the hot air mass will likely become displaced by fresher conditions.
The Met Office said heat and humidity will be building in the UK on Sunday and Monday An 'increasingly hot and humid air mass' will push acr.