The British Summer Is Finally On Its Way With Temperatures Set To Soar Next Week

You'd never know from looking out the window but it's summer - in fact, today is the summer solstice, the day of the year with the most hours of sunlight.

So far, it's been a bit of a wash-out, with flooding in some areas and yellow weather warnings issued, but sit tight because sunshine and soaring temperatures are just around the corner.

Yup, according to the Met Office, summer will actually start to feel like summer next week, with temperatures potentially topping 30C by Wednesday or Thursday.

Deputy Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office, Laura Ellam, said: "High pressure will bring a brief spell of warmer, drier and sunnier weather this weekend. However, as low pressure re-establishes later on Sunday, we're going to see a return to the heavy rain and thunderstorms we've seen so far this June. Rather than the recent cooler conditions, it's going to feel much warmer and humid.

"Whilst it will feel warmer for everyone in the UK next week, parts of southern and eastern England will see the hottest weather with temperatures here into the high 20s Celsius, possibly exceeding 30 Celsius at the peak of the heat by Wednesday or Thursday."

Wonderful.

Laura explained that the increased heat in the UK is thanks to higher temperatures building across mainland Europe. Until now they've not really made their way over but that's set to change from Sunday, and things will be a lot warmer and more humid.

But while you're digging out your shorts and flip flops, don't be in a hurry to chuck your umbrella, because alongside the sun and high temps, there's also a chance of 'severe thunderstorms'.

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Laura added: "With this hot and humid weather there is the potential for severe thunderstorms developing, bringing the risk of torrential downpours, hail, flash flooding and gusty winds."

Now that's more like the British summers we're used to, eh?

Meanwhile, a number of European countries, including France, Germany and the Netherlands. could see 'record breaking temperatures', according to the Met Office.

So, make sure you crack out the sunscreen whether you're home or away.

Topics: uk news

Claire Reid

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