The Met Office has forecast a heatwave descending on Birmingham as soon as early next week. It will be "hot and humid" across the West Midlands region, with highs of 29°C as soon as Monday (June 22).
Weekend Weather Outlook
However, the weather in the upcoming days is almost as lovely, with the weekend set to be bright sunshine with some overcast skies. For tonight, they state: "A warm evening with some late sunshine, however cloud and outbreaks of rain will spill in from the west. Remaining humid overnight with some further outbreaks of rain. Minimum temperature 14 °C."
On Saturday, "A cloudy start with perhaps the odd spot of rain, however cloud will break up, leading to a bright afternoon. Feeling a tad fresher but still warm. Maximum temperature 24 °C."
Early Next Week Heatwave
Their outlook for Sunday to Tuesday also forecasts: "High pressure builds across the region bringing plenty of dry and sunny weather. Temperatures increasing by day and night with hot and humid conditions developing early next week."
Following a rather glum couple of weeks, it looks like the better weather is here to stay, at least for a little while.
Long-Range Forecast
The Met Office's long-range forecast continues: "Probably a north-south split at the start of this period. Many areas in the south will be mainly fine and dry with temperatures well above normal, albeit with a small risk of a few showers or thunderstorms at times. In the north, changeable with some showers or spells of rain, perhaps heavy at times, and temperatures near normal, although with drier, brighter periods also."
Into late June, high pressure may begin to build with conditions becoming more widely dry and settled. Temperatures are likely to be above normal for many areas.
