Forecasters have predicted that the UK will sweat under temperatures potentially exceeding a sweltering 30C in the upcoming weeks, due to a predicted 'heat dome' of high pressure. Weather specialists have confidently suggested that the lukewarm start to summer is to be replaced by 'exceptionally warm' conditions across the nation, extending even to the traditionally colder Scotland.
The heatwave, ushered in by air currents from the Azores and Africa, is set to scorch Britain for up to 10 days this month. It marks a refreshing contrast to the ongoing drizzle and overcast skies we've been enduring, reports the Mirror.
According to experts at Exacta Weather, they say the heat will arrive in the period sandwiched between Wednesday, July 10 and Saturday, July 20. They have warned that peak temperatures are expected between Monday, July 15 and Wednesday, July 17.
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A spokesperson said it is too early to talk about guaranteed temperatures, but they are monitoring developments. They said: "It is still very early days for this developing scenario," but they remain hopeful. But, if things continue to develop as expected over the next several weeks, then there is no reason why we couldn't see temperatures topping out at the mid to high 30s at the very least, particularly in more southern areas."
Exacta Weather has also called on people to be prepared for the potential heatwave, calling this a "potential heat dome scenario". Weather maps have illustrated that the UK is bathed in red, symbolising the relentless high pressure during the expected heatwave,
According to The Mirror, the UK is set to enjoy a warm spell from Tuesday, July 9 as temperatures are expected to rise to a comfortable mid-20s, which should last until Wednesday. By Thursday (July 11), the temperature is predicted to climb even higher and could 'explode over 30C' the following day.
However, the Met Office has cautioned that temperatures may stay around average for this time of year due to an active jet stream moving at '185mph'. Alex Burkill said: "That is going to be driving various weather systems as we go through the rest of the week and with that we do have some cooler air around which is why temperatures are several degrees below average for the time of year.
"When I say temperatures are rising they are only really rising to around average for the time of year nonetheless temperatures in July are fairly high so it is going to feel warm and even hot at times in the sunshine"
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