Met Office weather: Bristol to melt at 27C as UK braces for ‘warming’

Bristol is set for a sharp rise in temperatures next week. The Met Office expects the mercury to reach up to 27C between Monday (June 24) and Wednesday (June 26).

The forecaster posted a map on X (formerly known as Twitter) showing how hot it is expected to be in certain areas of the nation. While the east, including London, could see temperatures close to 30C, Bristol is set for conditions between 25C and 27C early next week.

For Bristol, the Met Office said: “Typical summer heat, very hot for 2-3 days with daytime highs of 25-27C.” However, the weather could become less stable towards the end of next week.

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Forecasters expect temperatures to peak next Wednesday (June 26). However, a high pressure breakdown from Tuesday night (June 25) into Wednesday could bring slightly unsettled conditions.

It will bring a chance of heavy showers and thunderstorms in places. The Met Office expects the most persistent rain to come in the south-west.

Dan Rudman, deputy chief meteorologist at the Met Office, said: “After a short and less settled interlude today and tomorrow, good conditions will return by Sunday and early next week. For much of the UK this will be accompanied by a rise in temperatures, with many places reaching the mid 20s.

“Some central and southern areas are likely to see temperatures approaching the values ​​required for heatwave conditions. Heatwave conditions are set to remain in place for three consecutive days, and parts of the UK are likely to reach heatwave thresholds by early to mid next week.

“However, whether or not everyone is experiencing heat wave thresholds, most of the UK will experience the hottest temperatures this year.”

He added: “Confidence in the forecast drops significantly from Wednesday onwards, with uncertainty over both how long the heat will last and how it will break, which we will be keeping an eye on over the coming days. However, by next weekend cooler and changeable conditions are becoming more likely.

“The best advice for anyone wanting to know how the weather is shaping up for the middle of next week is to keep an eye on the latest forecast.”