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Wales Online
2 days ago
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Derek Brockway says how long heatwave will last as Wales could get nasty shock
Derek Brockway says how long heatwave will last as Wales could get nasty shock Enjoy the sunshine and clear sky whilst you can as it could change soon Wales is set to experience high temperatures over the coming days with some places hitting 30C (Image: WalesOnline/Rob Browne ) Wales is set to experience high temperatures over the coming days with some places hitting 30C. BBC weather forecaster Derek Brockway has warned that the heatwave could last at least four days this week lasting into the weekend. However, with hot weather comes the chance of heavy showers and thunderstorms which may be heading to Wales. As well as the heat, Wales is expected to feel very humid despite feeling a breeze. The presenter expects the country to experience a heatwave from Thursday, June 19 to Sunday 22 as areas sore to a possible 30C. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here Forecast for Thursday, June 19 at 5pm (Image: Met Office ) Derek Brockway wrote on X: "The heatwave threshold will be met from Thursday until at least Sunday across much of Wales. Toasty temperatures rising into the mid to high 20s. 30C possible in Monmouth." Sun protection and allergy medicine are a must-have this week as high UV and very high grass pollen is anticipated. Article continues below Forecast for Friday, June 20 at 4pm (Image: Met Office ) However, it is not all sunshine as Derek Brock and the Met Office also warn of potential heavy showers and thunderstorms over the weekend. Forecast for Saturday, June 21 at 4pm (Image: Met Office ) The Met Office forecast for Friday to Sunday states: "Largely settled with spells of strong sunshine, hazy at times. Chance of isolated showers, perhaps thundery. Feeling very warm and humid despite a fresh southerly breeze. Very high pollen levels." The Met Office definition for a heatwave in the UK is: "A UK heatwave threshold is met when a location records a period of at least three consecutive days with daily maximum temperatures meeting or exceeding the heatwave temperature threshold. "The threshold varies by UK county. Article continues below "Heatwaves are most common in summer when high pressure develops across an area. High pressure systems are slow moving and can persist over an area for a prolonged period of time, such as days or weeks." Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here . We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions and ads from us and our partners. See our Privacy Notice
Wales Online
3 days ago
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- Wales Online
Full-five day forecast for Wales as the UK is set to see scorching 30 degree heat
Full-five day forecast for Wales as the UK is set to see scorching 30 degree heat A heatwave has been forecast for later this wee and yellow heat health alerts have been issued for parts of the UK Wales is expected to reach the threshold for a heatwave later this week (Image: Ian Cooper/North Wales Live ) The UK could see scorching 30 degree temperatures next week as summer officially arrives. Forecasters are expecting Wales to experience an official heatwave over the weekend, but it could get even hotter next week. From Wednesday, the Met Office says there will be plenty of sunshine in Wales with warm temperatures. Friday is looking like it will be the best day of the bunch, with highs of 27°C in Cardiff and lots of sunshine. The UK Health Security Agency has issued yellow heat health alerts for most of England with temperatures forecast to hit highs of 33C, although it will be slightly cooler in Wales. BBC weatherman Derek Brockway said with the "hot" weather from Thursday onwards, it looks like a heatwave will officially be declared in Wales over the weekend. For the heatwave criteria to be met, there needs to be at least three days in a row with highs of 25°C Celsius or more. Read the biggest stories in Wales first by signing up to our daily newsletter here The Met Office forecast for the end of this week says: "Generally fine and warm with lengthy sunny periods. Perhaps cloudier and breezier later, with a few showers possible. Becoming very warm for most and feeling hot in the sunshine." Article continues below Here is the full forecast for Wales over the next five days, with a look ahead into the scorching temperatures next week: Wednesday The Met Office forecast for Thursday says: "Any cloud or mist clearing relatively quickly, leaving a fine day with plenty of strong sunshine. Feeling very warm with light and variable winds. Maximum temperature 23 °C." Thursday Temperatures really start to heat up on Thursday, with highs of 26C forecast in the Welsh capital. Friday Friday will be even hotter, with highs of 29C in Wrexham and 27C in Cardiff. It also looks like it will be the sunniest day of the week, with very little cloud cover. Saturday Saturday is expected to remain warm and sunny, albeit a little bit cooler than Friday. Temperatures of 28C are forecast for Wrexham, while Swansea is set to see highs of 22C. Sunday It will be less bright and hot on Sunday, with temperatures reaching a maximum of 21C. Long-range forecast As we move into next week, the Met Office's long-range forecast says that the warm temperatures are here to say. However, rather than the bright weather forecast for the coming days, there is a chance that Wales could be hit with thunderstorms, while England sees the hotter mid-30C temperatures. The long-range forecast says: "Very warm or hot conditions will likely be the focus of the weather over the weekend and into the start of next week. Temperatures could remain in the low thirties of Celsius across parts of England, with a small chance of approaching mid thirties in some places. " Heatwave thresholds may continue to be exceeded across parts of the UK at first. Temperatures overnight will also be very warm and perhaps humid for much of the UK. Article continues below "Across the west of the British Isles, cloudier conditions could bring showers with the odd lightning flash. Winds will also be light for most, and moderate around coasts further west. From early mid week, signs are the heat will ease, with rain and showers, and less hot conditions, perhaps moving in from the west."
Wales Online
4 days ago
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- Wales Online
How hot it will get in every part of Wales as Met Office forecast confirms heatwave on the way
How hot it will get in every part of Wales as Met Office forecast confirms heatwave on the way We could be set for an even longer sunny spell than you might expect Tourists on the large sandy beach in Priory Bay on Caldey Island off the coast of Tenby, Wales (Image: Getty ) If you've checked the weather forecast recently you might have noticed that Wales it going to be enjoying even more sunny weather, feeling more typical of your classic June temperatures than we've had in some years. And if it gets as hot as it says it's going to then it will be classed as a heatwave here in Wales this week. On Thursday, June 19, some areas in Wales will see temperatures reaching 29°C according to weather maps and this will be most likely in and around Monmouth. Lots of areas will also see temperatures reach 27°C on Thursday, most likely in Cardiff, Builth Wells, Newtown and Wrexham according to forecasters. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here The Met Office forecast map for Thursday, June 19, at 4pm (Image: Met Office ) But we could be set for an even longer sunny spell than you might expect, as Welsh BBC Meteorologist Derek Brockway has hinted that it could last up until next week. Article continues below He said: 'Plenty of dry weather in the week ahead with high pressure drifting across the UK." A more detailed map of south Wales on Thursday (Image: Met Office ) He added: 'Very warm or hot Thursday, Friday and next weekend with lots of sunshine! 28°C in places. 30°C or higher in London. 'The hot spell may last into the start of the following week but not certain yet.' North Wales temperatures on Thursday at 4pm (Image: Met Office ) The Met Office said the following for Tuesday, June 17: 'A grey and murky start. 'Warm spells of sunshine developing across the south and east for a while, though cloud thickening enough further north and west to give patchy rain. 'Maximum temperature 20°C.' Friday at 4pm (Image: Met Office ) And for the outlook from Wednesday to Friday, the weather service also noted: 'Increasingly settled this week as high pressure builds from the southwest. 'Light winds and lengthy spells of warm sunshine with temperatures on the rise." Saturday at 4pm (Image: Met Office ) Article continues below It added: 'A few showers possible on Friday.'
Wales Online
7 days ago
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- Wales Online
Met Office thunderstorms warning in place in Wales with threat of flooding
Met Office thunderstorms warning in place in Wales with threat of flooding Wales is at risk of seeing thunderstorms for much of Saturday, with a yellow Met Office weather warning in place until 6pm A significant amount of heavy rain means river levels are rising (Image: WalesOnline/Gayle Marsh ) A yellow Met Office weather warning for thunderstorms is in place across all of Wales until 6pm on Saturday, June 14. After multiple days of heavy rain, the wet and unsettled weather is set to continue, posing a risk of flooding for parts of the country. During the early hours of Saturday morning, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) issued six flood alerts with river levels rising due to the poor weather conditions. The NRW alerts warned that "flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected" and covered areas including parts of the Rhondda, Bridgend and Neath. These NRW alerts are no longer in place but the Met Office's yellow weather warning says that there is a continued risk of flooding and disruption due to the thunderstorms. Its website says that spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions, there is a chance that small communities will be cut off by flooded roads and a "small chance" that homes and businesses could flood quickly. The weather warning also states: "There is a small chance of fast flowing or deep floodwater causing danger to life". The forecasters also say that there is a risk of public transport being cancelled as well as power cuts. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here Article continues below The Met Office has said that during the thunderstorms, there is the potential for 20mm of rain to fall in an hour and 30-40 mm to fall in three hours or less in a few places. It comes after a week of significant rainfall, with a month's worth of rain being recorded in just 12 hours in the Gower on Thursday, according to BBC forecaster Derek Brockway. The rain is set to continue for much of Saturday according to weather experts. The Met Office forecast reads: "Heavy outbreaks of rain move gradually northwards, bringing a risk of hail, thunderstorms, and gusty winds. "Brighter spells developing in the afternoon, though further heavy showers also likely across the south." Sunday is looking slightly better, with rain becoming more patchy and turning into showers. The forecast for Sunday is: "Cloudy in the north with patchy rain spreading eastwards. Drier and brighter further south, though a few showers may pop up through the afternoon. Feeling cooler with near-average temperatures. Maximum temperature 20 °C." Article continues below As we head into next week, the weather is expected to become more settled and temperatures are also expected to rise as an area of high pressure builds from the southwest. The Met Office said that Monday to Wednesday would be "widely dry" and temperatures would "feel warm".
Wales Online
13-06-2025
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- Wales Online
Met Office hour-by-hour thunderstorm forecast as maps show worst-hit locations
Met Office hour-by-hour thunderstorm forecast as maps show worst-hit locations A month's worth of rain fell in one part of Wales on Thursday - and more thunderstorms are on the way Thunderstorms are set to hit Wales according to the latest Met Office forecast (Image: Manchester Evening News ) A month's worth of rain was recorded in just 12 hours in part of Wales on Thursday, and sadly there's still more to come. The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm weather warning which is in place from 2pm on Friday until midnight. A second yellow weather warning for thunderstorms will commence at midnight and last until 6pm on Saturday. Each warning covers the whole of Wales. The Met Office website states for Friday: "Areas of heavy rain and some thunderstorms are likely to move northwards into southwest England and Wales on Friday afternoon and evening. "Rainfall amounts and thunderstorm activity will vary across the area however there is the potential for 20mm of rain to fall in an hour and 30-40mm to fall in three hours or less in a few places. As well as this there is a small chance of frequent lightning and hail within the rain area as additional hazards." For Saturday the website states: "Areas of heavy rain and some thunderstorms will develop over Wales, western and northern England and Scotland on Saturday. "This area will gradually move northwards during the day with southern parts of the warning area improving though then with a risk of isolated smaller scale thunderstorms forming. Article continues below "Rainfall will vary across the warning area and some places will avoid the heaviest rain. However a corridor of 15-30mm of rain is likely with some areas perhaps seeing 30-50mm falling in a few hours. Event rainfall could reach 60-80mm in some locations. Strong gusts and hail may also accompany some of the thunderstorms." Welsh BBC forecaster Derek Brockway shared on X that Pitton, at the Gower, recorded a month's worth of rain on Thursday - the most rain since mid-April. He wrote: "62mm of rain was recorded today at Pitton on Gower in 12 hours. Almost a month's worth of rain! The most rain since April 15th and the wettest day so far this year!" Below are Met Office weather maps showing where and when the heaviest rainfall is expected to fall. Dark blue represents lighter rainfall, with warmer colours highlighting heavier patches. The heaviest downpours are highlighted in orange and red. 3pm Friday Rain will begin to make itself known in the south from 2pm. Friday 2pm (Image: Met Office ) 6pm Friday Throughout the afternoon the patch of rain will widen and move northwards. The yellow and amber patches highlight the heaviest areas of rain expected by 6pm. 6pm on Friday (Image: Met Office ) 11pm Friday Rain continues for most of the country, with large areas of very heavy downpours expected. This is highlighted by the orange and red patches. 11pm on Friday (Image: Met Office ) 4am Saturday By the early hours of Saturday morning things should settle down. However there may be showers in places with heavier areas in the west. 4am on Saturday (Image: Met Office ) 8am Saturday By 8am there is still widespread and heavy rain, which will particularly affect the west, north west and south of Wales. 8am on Sturday (Image: Met Office ) 10am Saturday The heavy rain continues to move westwards, with areas of very heavy downpours forming. 10am on Saturday (Image: Met Office ) 1pm Saturday The heaviest rain should gradually move northwards throughout the afternoon. Saturday at 1pm (Image: Met Office ) 4pm Saturday The weather should ease by 4pm, with pockets of heavy showers remaining in some places. Saturday at 4pm (Image: Met Office ) Looking further ahead, it is set to be a dry day for many on Monday and Tuesday. The risk of some rain in the far northwest. The Met Office said it would feel warm in the sunshine. Their longer-range UK forecast for Wednesday to Friday, June 27 said: "Most parts of the UK are expected to be fine and dry at the start of this period, then a broad northwest to southeast split is likely to develop in late June. "The wettest and windiest conditions are expected to be in the northwest, with spells of rain at times which may be heavy in places. "Temperatures will likely be near normal or slightly above. "More settled in the southeast with conditions drier overall, although some rain will probably spread from the west or northwest at times. "There is also the risk that isolated heavy showers and thunderstorms could develop at times. Article continues below "Temperatures are expected to be above normal, perhaps with some hot spells in the southeast."
