Brits can expect to sweat a little more as temperatures surpass 30C in just a matter of days, according to reports. While parts of the country saw highs of 30C last week, the weather this week has cooled somewhat. However, this cloudy weather isn't set to last, as new maps are forecasting highs of 32C in August, which will see some areas sizzle under the scorching sun.
Every phone in the UK rn #UK #heatwave pic.twitter.com/409QhQsEFB — eman (@mazzaronin) July 30, 2024 Will there be an August heatwave? The UK is set to experience a heatwave in mid-August, with temperatures predicted to increase from the August 10.
According to weather maps from WX Charts, August 17 is due to bring temperatures exceeding 30C, with some areas seeing blazing highs of 32C. Areas such as Essex and Hertfordshire may see temperatures of 30C, while Suffolk and Norfolk are forecast to experience 31C heat. What the Met Office says The Met Office forecast for August 9 to 18 reads: "Remaining predominantly changeable through this period, with the UK's weather characterised by a broadly westerly type, which means weather mostly of an Atlantic origin.
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