WEATHER FOR THE WEEK AHEAD 29/07 UK WEATHER FORECAST - Heat builds over the next few days

Summary

The UK will experience a heatwave, with temperatures reaching nearly 30°C in England and Wales, and slightly cooler in Scotland and Northern Ireland. The heat will intensify, with possible highs of 31-32°C in London and the southeast. By mid-week, thunderstorms may develop, especially in southern areas, followed by cooler, unsettled weather into the weekend. While temperatures will drop, it won't be significantly cold, and rain will be intermittent. Overall, the outlook for the UK is warm with some changeable weather, but generally favorable for holiday plans.

Takeaways

• 🌞 The first half of the week will be very hot across much of the UK, with a large area of high pressure dominating the weather.
• 🌡️ Monday will see clear skies and warm temperatures, with most major towns and cities experiencing similar conditions.
• 🌦️ The Northwest of the UK will be closer to weather fronts, leading to some cloudiness and a few spots of rain in parts of Northern Ireland and Western Scotland.
• 🏙️ England and Wales, excluding the Northwest, should enjoy a sunny and very warm day on Monday, with temperatures nearing 30°C in the Southeast.
• 🔥 Tuesday will be even hotter, with hot air streaming in from Spain and France, possibly reaching 31 or 32°C in London and the Southeast.
• ⛈️ There's a risk of thunderstorms developing later in the week, particularly from Wednesday onwards, affecting parts of the UK from Northern France to the South.
• 🌧️ Thursday is likely to see widespread thundery showers, especially in the east, with a lower risk in Western Scotland and Northern Ireland.
• 🌬️ The air will be quite humid, with temperatures remaining warm in the low to mid-20s in the north and easily reaching the mid-20s in the south.
• 🌊 By Friday, a change in weather is expected as a low-pressure system from the Atlantic brings cloud and outbreaks of rain, particularly along the North Sea Coast.
• 🌤️ The Southeast, including London, Norwich, and Hull, is likely to stay dry and very warm, with temperatures around 25°C.
• 🌧️ The weekend will be a bit more unsettled with low pressure nearby, but it won't be particularly cold or wet, with showers expected in some areas.

Q & A

What is the general weather trend for the UK at the beginning of the week?

The heat is going to build across much of the UK, turning really quite hot in the first half of the week.

What weather phenomenon is shown by the satellite picture with the jet stream superimposed?

The satellite picture shows a big ridge in the jet stream to the north, allowing heat to build in from the south. There is also a dip in the jet stream with rainclouds affecting Paris.

How will the weather be in England and Wales during the early hours of the forecast period?

England and Wales will have clear skies during the early hours.

What is the weather outlook for Scotland and Northern Ireland on Monday?

Scotland and Northern Ireland will have more cloud, especially in the northwest, with similar temperatures to the rest of the UK.

How will the weather be in the UK on Monday?

A large area of high pressure will dominate, resulting in sunny and very warm weather for England and Wales, while Northern Ireland and Western Scotland might experience some clouds and occasional rain.

What temperatures are expected in the UK on Monday?

Temperatures in Southeastern and East Anglia could be close to 30°C, high 20s in Yorkshire, and cooler in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

What weather pattern is expected to develop on Tuesday?

Hot air from Spain and France will stream into the UK, with temperatures possibly reaching 31 or 32°C in London and the southeast.

What is the risk associated with the heat on Wednesday?

There is a risk of thunderstorms developing later on Wednesday, particularly from northern France to southern parts of the UK.

How will the weather change by Thursday?

A thundery low is expected early in the day, leading to widespread thundery showers across England and Wales, with a lower risk in Western Scotland and Northern Ireland.

What will the temperatures be like by Thursday?

Temperatures will remain warm, with low 20s in the north and mid-20s in the south, and the air will be quite humid.

What is the forecast for Friday?

Low pressure will bring weather fronts, layers of cloud, and intermittent rain to western parts of the UK. The southeast will likely stay dry and warm, with temperatures around 25°C.

What is the weekend weather outlook?

The weekend will turn more unsettled with low pressure close by, but it will not be especially wet or chilly. Showers are possible, but it won't be as hot as earlier in the week.