Britain is bracing for a ‘super heatwave’, with temperatures set to reach 30C

A “super heatwave” could be on the horizon for Britain, with temperatures expected to reach “30 degrees Celsius”.

Our first taste of a 30-degree heatwave for the year is expected, and weather experts indicate the mercury may rise even beyond that. Exacta Weather’s James Madden revealed: “The major heat wave or super heat wave is still on target for mid-summer, plus proof of our previous correct forecasts for major heat events (summer 2018, June 2023, September 2023).”

He went on to clarify: “Our previous high confidence forecast for a major heat wave or super heat wave is still on target to develop in or around mid-July for the UK and Ireland, and temperatures could still reach mid up to the high one. 30C mark at peak.”

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Reflecting on this summer’s potential scorching temperatures, he said: “With the prospect of a potential super heat wave later this summer, we can look back at our correct predictions of several months and weeks for the summer of 2018 (the hottest summer ). recorded) and the exact timing of heatwaves and a heat wave of ‘epic proportions’ on our part, in addition to calling it the ‘hottest summer ever’ long in advance”.

Birmingham Live reports that the BBC Weather team have forecast a mixed bag for the week of June 10 to June 16, noting: “Northern and eastern parts could initially be quite cool and wet under the influence of low pressure. However, during the week there is a chance that areas of low pressure could move into the north or north-west of the UK, allowing the area of ​​high pressure known as the Azores High to spread near or over parts of the United Kingdom, at least temporarily,” the publication reports. The mirror.

The update suggests: “This would lead to warmer, calmer and generally drier conditions. However, new low pressure systems in the Atlantic may approach from the west by next weekend, bringing rather changeable and windier conditions with temperatures dropping slightly. However, there is confidence for the end of next week.”

Furthermore, on Saturday June 15, temperatures are expected to rise, feeling as high as 30C in parts of south London and Surrey. The capital is set to see highs of 27C, equal to Norfolk and Cambridgeshire, while Humberside could see 25C.

Even western regions such as Herefordshire and Gloucestershire are expected to enjoy a warm 25C.

Forecast Coventry

Here is the five day forecast for Coventry:

Today:

A few clear and cool spells in the south at first, though cloudier elsewhere. An increasingly patchy band of rain will sink south during the morning. Sunny spells and the odd shower ensue. Maximum temperature 18 °C.

This evening:

Any showers during the day ease with clear spells developing by the evening. Clouds and the odd shower dipping south into the early hours of Saturday. Minimum temperature 9 °C.

Saturday:

Any early showers will slowly move south by Saturday morning. This will be followed by a dry afternoon with sunny spells. Maximum temperature 17 °C.

Outlook for Sunday through Tuesday:

Generally a mix of bright or sunny spells and isolated showers on Sunday. Low confidence next week, though a continued risk of showers and temperatures around average.

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