Britain is bracing for a “scorching” heatwave that “all” of England will feel

A scorching heat wave in Britain will see temperatures soar, with a “scorching” 27C on thermometers by the end of June. An Iberian heatwave will extend from June 23, lasting 72 hours until June 26, according to reports, with the entire country reaching temperatures between 22 and 27 degrees Celsius.

Jim Dale, senior meteorologist at the British Weather Services, said: “If it breaks away, it looks like a brief infusion of very warm and somewhat wet weather ahead of an approaching Atlantic frontal system. So, a southerly air current towards Spain and France.

“Expect 20-22C, highs of 25-26C in SE England and the Moray Firth region.” He added: “Don’t hold your breath though, it’s not happening yet and if it does, it’s unlikely to last.” Looking ahead, between June 16 and June 23, the Met Office has had its say.

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It explained: “At the start of this period, a continuation of a mix of sunny spells and scattered showers likely to dominate across much of the UK. Some showers are expected to be heavy and could be accompanied by the odd rumble of thunder.

“Temperatures are likely to be slightly below normal for the time of year. Hunted in some coastal areas, most likely in the southeast and northwest. Later in the week and into the weekend, confidence in any dominant weather pattern is low.

“As such, fairly typical UK conditions are most likely, with a mix of weather types. This means some periods of drier, sunnier weather, but also some showers or longer spells of rain at times. Temperatures will most likely be close to or slightly below average.”

Its forecast for June 24 to July 9 reads: “There is little sign of one type of weather pattern dominating this period. As such, typical UK conditions are most likely with a mix of weather types. All areas can be expected to see some periods of drier and sunnier weather, but there will also be showers or longer spells of rain at times.

“Temperatures are most likely to be near or slightly above the climatological average.”