Record June heat possible next week

Hot in the south east

Outbreaks of rain edge southeastwards across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and western Wales. Elsewhere it will be dry, bright and very warm.

Temperatures range from 14°C in the far north west to 31°C in the south east and East Anglia. Check the weather radar for the most up to date view.

UKV, Friday 19th June [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Tonight:
In central and eastern England it remains dry, but cloud amounts increase. Elsewhere there will be patchy spells of rain, with heavier and more persistent outbreaks in the northwest.

Tomorrow:
Rain steadily clears southwards, leaving dry conditions across the UK. Cloud in southern and central areas breaks, and it turns warm in the afternoon sunshine. The north has sunny spells and showers.

UKV, Saturday 20th June [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Sunday: Fine conditions are expected across most of the UK. In southern and central Britain it becomes hot.

Outlook: In the following days a good deal of dry and sunny weather is likely, although conditions will vary. Rain is most likely in the northwest, but there is a chance of thunderstorms in the south and east. Temperatures are expected to be well above average, and computer models are signalling the possibility of extreme heat. However, there remains considerable uncertainty about the details and how high temperatures could climb. 

GFS overview for Sunday 21st June - Tuesday 23rd June