The Caribbean heatwave is set to bring searing temperatures to Coventry

A jet stream from the Caribbean is set to bring a heatwave to Britain in just days. Temperatures are set to rise between Thursday, May 30 and Sunday, June 2, according to forecasts from WXCharts and Netweather.

The Midlands, including our area, as well as Norwich and London were predicted to be the hottest, BirminghamLive reported. Forecasts, which use Met Desk data, show that while these areas could see highs of 23C. Wales and SW England will only reach around 17C.

The Met Office’s long-term forecast for May 24 to June 2 reads: “Most likely an unsettled start to the period with showers in the west and perhaps longer spells of rain in the north-east, although still some steady time in between” .

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Thunder could be on its way

According to the Met Office’s latest online forecast for our area, it shows that we will see more sunshine today (May 20). But tomorrow (May 21) there could be thunder, with rain set to move in.

The latest local forecast is as follows:

Today

Early cloud and mist, particularly in the east, will lift and break through in the morning to leave a dry day with plenty of sunny spells. With light winds it will feel pleasantly warm in the sun. Maximum temperature 22C.

This evening

It will be a beautiful evening with warm and sunny spells. A dry night then follows with clear spells and some low cloud invading from the east once more. Minimum temperature 8C.

Tuesday

Early low cloud clears during the morning to leave sunny spells with scattered showers developing through the afternoon, becoming heavy or thundery at times. Maximum temperature 18C.

Outlook Wednesday through Friday

More showers during this period with bright or sunny spells at times. Maybe a longer spell of rain developing later Wednesday and into Thursday. Feeling cool.

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