Britain is set for a sweltering end to the month as 14 counties get set to see temperatures exceed 30C. New weather data from WXCharts.com shows temperatures climbing as high as 32C as the UK sees the return of the hot weather that has characterised much of July.
Weather maps produced by the organisation show large parts of the country turn red, with high temperatures stretching along England’s east coast from Hull to Folkestone on 31 July. Towns and cities including London, Cambridge, Peterborough and Ipswich will see the hottest conditions, with the mercury set to hit 32C throughout the day. Elsewhere, temperatures will be cooler in Scotland and Northern Ireland, while the west of England will see temperatures hover in the mid-twenties.
As July progresses into August, showers will sweep in from the Atlantic, with sporadic rainfall across the west of Britain throughout 1 August.
The Met Office warns that the end of July could see changeable weather across the UK, with the potential for rainfall to be above average.
They advised: “As we head towards the end of July, the UK is expected to see a fairly changeable pattern. Higher pressure is likely to sit to the southwest of the UK, while lower pressure remains more influential to the north.
“This setup is likely to allow Atlantic frontal systems, or areas of low pressure, to move across the country at times.
“There is also a chance that rainfall accumulations could be above average locally, although the detail on which regions are most likely to see the wettest conditions remains uncertain at this range.
“In between these wet spells, there should be some drier and more settled interludes. However, these are not expected to be especially long-lasting during the final days of July.
“There is also a risk of strong winds at times, particularly if any deeper or larger areas of low pressure develop close to the UK. Despite the unsettled feel, temperatures are still expected to be above average overall.”
The beginning of August however is set to see hot temperatures return, with the weather agency warning that above average conditions will be seen.
In a long-range forecast, they added: “As we approach the turn of the month, there are hints that high pressure could return for a time, which would mean dry conditions resuming, especially in the south.
“Winds will be mostly light or moderate, but occasionally fresh or strong around some coasts, mainly in the north. Temperatures will be near or above normal, warmest in the south, and perhaps becoming very warm again by the start of August.”