By Brian Gaze
[Updated 06:30 13/08/2022]
The heatwave is likely to peak today and temperatures could reach an exceptionally hot 36C (97F). Tomorrow things begin to change as pressure falls and the risk of showers or thunderstorms increases. That trend continues early next week, but there is uncertainty about how much rain there will be in the drought stricken areas.
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Saturday starts dry. Through the day long sunny periods develop, although in places there could be some cloud at times.
Today is likely to be the hottest day of the current heatwave. Temperatures range from 20C (68F) in the far north to close to an exceptionally hot 36C (97F) in southern and central counties. See the rain radar for the latest view.
Tonight scattered showers could affect Northern Ireland and Scotland. England and Wales remain dry. Warm and muggy in southern and central regions.
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Issued 8th August 2022
Tomorrow things start to change. A few thundery showers may break out across the southern half of the UK. In the north they are likely to be more widespread and heavy. Nonetheless, many places have another fine day and temperatures again approach the mid 30C.
During Monday showers and thunderstorms become more widespread. Despite that many places could stay dry and in sunny spells it will still be hot. Temperatures are expected to peak at over 30C (86F).
Tuesday is looking mixed. Showers or thunderstorms affect much of the UK, but very warm or hot sunny periods are still possible in southern and central counties.
Wednesday probably brings further thundery showers. Cloud and sunshine amounts are very uncertain.
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