The Met Office and BBC Weather team have issued a new heatwave update as the start date of potential hot weather approaches. While a heatwave has not yet been officially confirmed, there are hopes that one could be triggered this weekend, with temperatures possibly reaching 30C or higher.
Met Office Forecast
Dan Stroud, from the Met Office, indicated that temperatures might hit 30C and possibly exceed that mark this weekend. He stated that the 30C barrier may be breached on Saturday, June 13, which is being earmarked as a scorcher. The pleasant weather will "perhaps" see temperatures in the thirties, Mr Stroud added in an update.
Looking at the short-term forecast for Thursday, June 11, the Met Office predicts: "Wet and rather windy day as rain spreads across east, turning locally heavy at times, but easing later. Feeling muggy under widespread cloud cover. Turning drier by the evening."
BBC Weather Outlook
The BBC Weather team says it will be "warmer by the weekend," with temperatures rising above the June average. It promises temperatures in the high twenties, hinting that the 30C mark could very well be met. The BBC also notes that next week will be "warm in the south."
In a statement, the BBC said: "There is a greater chance of longer drier spells, especially in southern and eastern areas, with below-average rainfall overall. Temperatures will be closer to seasonal values across Northern Ireland and Scotland at times but England and Wales should remain warmer than average, with a chance of a couple of rather hot days, especially in central, eastern and southern areas. The risk to this forecast is for weather systems to track farther south, making conditions somewhat wetter farther south with less heat, although temperatures should still be above the June average in the south and east."
Building High Pressure
Mr Stroud explained the weather pattern: "End of this week, high pressure starts to build from the south, with clearing skies and rising temperatures over the continent. It's just a perfect recipe for temperatures to actually start climbing." This suggests that the combination of high pressure and warm continental air could drive temperatures up significantly.
