UK weather forecast: Britain officially exceeds heatwave threshold as more scorching 30C heat imminent
The heatwave threshold has been exceeded across parts of the UK as sweltering temperatures soared to 30C
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The heatwave threshold has been exceeded across parts of the UK as sweltering temperatures soared to 30C.
According to the Met Office, a heatwave is defined as three consecutive days with daily maximum temperatures meeting or exceeding the heatwave temperature threshold.
Areas from the North West to the South East of England, including London have all exceeding the threshold, which varies in each county.
Over recent days, temperatures in Britain have climbed, hitting 32.2C in Chertsey in Surrey on Saturday - the highest recorded so far this year.
According to the Met Office, a heatwave is defined as three consecutive days with daily maximum temperatures meeting or exceeding the heatwave temperature threshold
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Porthmadog in North Wales saw yesterday's highest temperature, at 30.8C
The UK is set for more glorious sunshine over the next few days, before temperatures are expected to ease from next Monday, June 19.
Temperatures this week are expected to remain at 27 degrees before dropping to the mid-20s on Monday.
Next week will also see thunderstorms and rain following several days of lingering heat.
Met Office spokesman Stephen Dixon said this week will be hotter than average for the time of year, but the extreme heat may reduce, meaning that heatwave criteria may not continue to be hit.
He said: “The heat is set to drop slightly in coming days. London might not meet heatwave criteria, for example.
"But there’s a good deal of dry, fine, sunny weather to be had this week with temperatures remaining well above average."
“Into the weekend there should be a fair amount of dry weather, with temperatures remaining warm for many, although also humid and warm overnight.”
This week is expected to be hotter than average for the time of year, but the extreme heat may reduce
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Yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms have been issued for northern Scotland and the west of Northern Ireland for Tuesday afternoon and evening, with more rain and thunder possible later in the week.
Dixon said: “On Thursday there is a chance of thunder moving into western areas of Northern Ireland and possibly moving further east into parts of Wales.
“The risk of showers will persist into Friday, but on Thursday and Friday there will still be a good deal of dry weather around, especially in the South East.”