Don't pack away the suncream and paddling pools just yet as it looks like a new heatwave is on the horizon
: “Towards the middle to the end of July there is an increasing chance that high pressure may become established. On balance, northern areas are more likely to see drier conditions, with southern areas seeing a greater risk of showers and thunderstorms.“We can say there is a greater than normal chance of heatwaves for the whole period from the middle to the end of July. Because of the change in climate our extreme temperatures are continuously being pushed.
“There is an increasing chance these extremes could get pushed further. We got 40C last year and before that happened no one thought there was an outside chance." Meanwhile, the Met Office has issued thunderstorm warnings for certain parts of the UK today . People basked in scorching temperatures yesterday, just missing the hottest day of the year so far.
On Saturday, temperatures in Wisley, Surrey, reached 29C, slightly surpassing the previous day's record of 28C. However, despite the sunny conditions, certain areas may encounter lightning, hail measuring up to 3cm in diameter and strong, gusty winds. This afternoon and evening, thunderstorms are predicted, which could lead to possible flooding, building damage, and power outages. Yellow warnings have been issued for North West England from 1pm to 9pm, as well as for Northern Ireland from 2pm to 7pm.
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