At least 17 areas in England are forecast to exceed 30C on June 20, with some areas potentially reaching a sweltering 34C
Britain is set for a stunning return to scorching weather, with new maps revealing temperatures could rocket into the mid-30s later this month.
Weather charts point to a widespread heatwave on June 20, with at least 17 parts of England expected to top 30C and some regions potentially baking in a sizzling 34C.
The latest forecast map from Netweather shows the heat blast will strike southern and eastern England, where a vast stretch of the country is marked in deep red as temperatures climb well above the norm for June.
According to the forecast, southern England could experience highs of between 31C and 34C.
The Midlands are also set to swelter in unusually hot conditions, with forecast temperatures of 30C to 31C shown for areas around Birmingham, Leicester, Nottingham and Lincolnshire, reports the Express.
Further north, temperatures are expected to be lower but still pleasantly warm. Much of northern England is predicted to reach the high 20s, with readings of 28C to 30C possible across Yorkshire and neighbouring counties.
Wales is forecast to see temperatures broadly ranging between 25C and 28C, while Scotland and Northern Ireland are expected to stay cooler, with highs largely sitting in the low to mid-20s.
Areas forecast to exceed 30C include:
In its summer outlook, published on June 1, the first day of meteorological summer, the Met Office said there is an increased likelihood of warmer-than-average conditions continuing through June, July and August. The agency added that there is “an increased chance of heatwaves and heat-related impacts” during the season.
Weather specialists at MeteoGroup, which supplies forecasting data for BBC Weather, have also highlighted the prospect of multiple intense hot spells over the coming months.
The forecaster said a “few notable high temperature spikes” could emerge during summer, with above-average temperatures anticipated throughout June, July and August.
It added that both the UK and mainland Europe could witness “significant bursts” of heat.
The Met Office said warmer summers are becoming progressively more likely due to climate trends, with hotter-than-average conditions now roughly twice as probable as during the 1991-2020 climate reference period.
