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Exact date UK temperatures to fall dramatically ending sweltering 34C heatwave
The UK is set to sizzle this weekend with temperatures expected to reach highs of 34C but the weather is forecast to get much cooler in the coming days as we enter July
Britain is expected to bake in glorious sunshine this weekend, with potential highs of 34C, although forecasters believe temperatures will fall by the middle of next week.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an Amber Heat Health Alert for the whole of England, with millions across the country expected to enjoy the sun on Saturday and Sunday. With BBQs, beach days and going to the park with family and friends firmly on the agenda this weekend, Brits are reminded to drink plenty of water and apply sunscreen regularly.
The Met Office's deputy chief meteorologist, Dan Holley, said: 'The highest temperatures from this hot spell are forecast for Saturday, with low 30s Celsius fairly widely across England, and up to 34C possible in eastern areas. Despite this, the more uncomfortable heat will be in northern and western areas initially, where despite somewhat lower temperatures the air will be more humid."
Temperatures are expected to be slightly cooler by next week, reports MyLondon, with breezy westerly winds "to bring a mixture of sunshine and showers". Temperatures will revert back to average for this time of the year, with nights feeling much cooler, according to the Met Office.
The long range weather forecast reads: "Rather changeable conditions are anticipated through this period, as a series of Atlantic low pressure systems pass largely to the northwest of the UK. These will tend to bring some occasional rain or showers, most frequent in northwestern areas where it may also be rather breezy or windy at times.
"Whilst some rain or showers will be possible farther south and east, here longer drier spells are more likely, under the influence of higher pressure. There is also the chance of some occasional very warm weather, as south or southwesterly winds allow brief bursts of hotter air to encroach from the continent, but probably fairly short-lived and perhaps also accompanied by a few thunderstorms at times."
Temperatures could drop to a maximum 18C and as low as 13C in some areas of England on Monday, although temperatures will likely rise into the 20s once again by next weekend. According to the BBC, London could see glorious sunshine yet again next Saturday with highs of 27C.
Elsewhere, a yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued for areas between Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle, while the warning also impacts the Scottish Borders. The Met Office says the warning is in place from 5pm on Saturday to 3am on Sunday.
"Whilst some showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected during Saturday afternoon, further and potentially intense thunderstorms are likely to develop during Saturday evening across northwest England and perhaps northeast Wales," the Met Office says. "Whilst there is still some uncertainty in when and where these develop, thunderstorms could produce a combination of frequent lightning, large hail, strong winds and heavy rain (in places, 30-40 mm in less than 2 hours) as they move northeast into northeast England and perhaps southeast Scotland overnight. Thunderstorms are expected to move offshore into the North Sea during the latter part of Saturday night."
