Temperatures could climb above 30C in some areas in the UK over the weekend and next week. Sunday and Monday are expected to be among the hottest days with temperatures expected to reach the “mid-30s” in the south-east of England, BBC Weather reported.
Other parts of the south and east of England, along with the Midlands and southern Wales, could also see similar soaring temperatures. This heat wave is linked to Storm Debby which was responsible for severe flooding and heavy rainfall in America. While the storm itself will not hit the UK, a plume of hot and humid air over Spain and France could travel northwards and may affect areas in England and Wales.
A “buckle” in the jet stream, connected to the energy input from the storm is also believed to be related to the rising temperatures. The jet stream is the fast-flowing current of air that travels around the Earth and occurs when warmer southern air meets cooler northern air. The blast of heat could be short lived however as heavy and thundery showers are likely to develop once cooler air moves in later in the week.
Forecasters predict more normal temperatures later in the week throughout the UK. Before Sunday, conditions will likely remain changeable as rain is expected in the west of the country. Sunny spells in certain areas and humid weather is likely to follow, while some western and north-western areas may see windier conditions than usual.
