Britain will soar to 29C next week in heatwave as hot as the Algarve
Slap on the suncream! Britain will soar to 29C next week in heatwave making Britain as hot as the Algarve
- It’s forecast to be the hottest day of the year so far today with temperatures to reach a high of 24C
- Next week will see the first heatwave of the summer in the south of the UK – but Scotland could have rain
- A warm plume of air will send temperatures to a high of 40C on the continent and 32C to the UK
Temperatures are set to soar next week as the UK sees a continental weather front cross the sea and bring with it heat and plenty of sunshine.
Forecasters are predicting the first heatwave of the summer with temperatures as high as 32C (89.6F).
A plume of warm air known as Ola de Calor will push temperatures in Europe as high as 40C (104F) next week before it makes landfall here in the UK.
Some much-needed warmer days will begin on Wednesday, and could last until next Saturday, June 18 – so Brits are advised to get their warm weather clothes and sun cream out of the closet.
The Met Office is predicting highs of 25C for the southeast of England on Wednesday and Thursday, before temperatures climb even higher towards the end of the week.
On Bournemouth beach the public have been enjoying what is shaping up to be the hottest day of the year so far
People enjoying the warm weather on Saturday whilst out punting on the River Cam in Cambridge – while others freestyle with their own boats
The sandy beaches on the south coast are much busier than the last few weekends and are expected to be even more crowded next week
In London dog walkers and families have been taking advantage of the rare British sunshine to get outdoors
Thousands of people are flocking to Parklife festival this weekend as the summer music season gets underway
Londoners enjoy the impressive view atop Primrose Hill in the warm weather. Sunbathers can clearly see the BT tower, the Shard and the London Eye
One of these girls is definitely ready to party – the festival began today, June 11 and will finish tomorrow, June 12
London will see a maximum of 28C on Friday and Saturday – but with mid-high humidity it will feel more like 31C.
With such hot weather the southeast will have similar temperature to the Algarve, Portugal – so you won’t need to be abroad to visit a hot, sunny beach.
Elsewhere, Cardiff will see maximum temperatures of 25C, but hot weather won’t be in store for all of us as Scotland faces a measly high of just 21C, as well as rain into the weekend.
In Dorset families are taking the opportunity to visit the beach with their children (Pictured: Michael, 10 and Lottie, 5 at Charmouth Beach, Dorset)
A group of surfers wait for the wind to pick up and offer them the perfect wave, just off Bournemouth Beach on Saturday
Primrose Hill Park in London is just one of hundreds of UK parks which have seen an influx of people today – and will see the same again as hot weather arrives next week
Beachgoers have had to battle strong winds when making their outings this weekend, as the tail end of a tropical storm makes itself felt
A group of young people pose for photos outside Parklife festival, which is taking place this weekend in Heaton Park
With festivalgoers comes fashion – these three girls certainly made a scene as they arrived in brightly coloured outfits along with their Smirnoff Ice
Most of the Parklife attendees came with sunglasses and summer outfits, as they got ready to party on the hottest day of 2022 so far
Some people’s bikinis fit better than others as swimmers and sunbathers descend on the UK’s sunny shores
In West Hampstead walkers, runners and cyclists have all been getting out in the warm air this weekend – are expected to do so next week too
Manchester will feel balmy at 24C on Saturday but Birmingham, the UK’s second largest city, will join the south in its heatwave with a temperature high of 27C.
Most of the UK will remain dry from Wednesday to Saturday with long periods of sun on Friday and Saturday in particular – assuming, of course, forecasters are correct.
Met Office meteorologist Aidan McGivern said: ‘Heat is building across Spain and that heat pushes into France and the northern edge of that starts to influence the next of next week.
In a flash forward to what Britain’s beaches will look like next weekend, Dorset’s coastline was strikingly busy this weekend
Surfers are bound to be out in droves next weekend to cool off as temperatures soar in a five-day heatwave
Punters enjoy the heat and sunshine as they pass by iconic Cambridge landmarks such as Kings College (pictured, centre)
High stakes games were also spotted out and about on Saturday – and it wasn’t just the children enjoying themselves
The hot weather is bound to mean busy beachside bars and restaurants too – but remember to stay hydrated
The minimalist bikini is on-trend this summer, and as temperatures spike next weekend expect to see a lot more of them
This pair of friends arrived at Parklife in matching monochrome co-ords, with identical bags and nails to match
Groups of people enjoy picnics and drinks on the side of Primrose Hill, relaxing in one of London’s green parks
‘As well as that there is some instability on the northern edge of that week so there is the potential for some thunderstorms to move up from the Continent.’
Despite the risk of storms, there are no weather warnings in place for the next week, so revelers can enjoy the sun largely in peace.
Meanwhile much of the UK is enjoying warm weather this weekend, as thousands head out to local parks and beaches to soak up the rays.
Festival season is also well and truly getting underway and thousands have headed to Parklife in Manchester to get the summer started.
Brits have been enjoying top temperatures of 24C today – and slightly higher is expected tomorrow.
But some parts of the UK are set to experience high winds today, as the tail end of a tropical storm passes over the country and winds exceeding 55mph in some places.
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