Another heatwave is expected next week, with temperatures possibly soaring to 36C. The GFS weather model forecasts temperatures exceeding 30C on Sunday, reaching 32C in southern and eastern England, and 30-31C in central regions.
Monday could bring scorching highs of 36C in western England and southern-central areas, with the Midlands at 35C, Wales at 34C, and Yorkshire potentially hitting 32C. On Tuesday, temperatures may rise to 36C in East Anglia, with Lincolnshire and Yorkshire reaching 33C, the Midlands and southeast hitting 34C, and Wales at 30C.
Scotland and Northern Ireland are expected to remain cooler, with temperatures in the mid-20s or lower throughout the week. The GFS model shows temperatures above 30C in England daily until Sunday, with highs of 34C in the south on Wednesday, 33C on Thursday, and 30-31C on Friday and Saturday.
Temperature anomaly maps highlight England and Wales in dark red, indicating temperatures well above the seasonal average. Data suggests that 10 English counties may experience 36C temperatures.
The Met Office’s forecast for August 8 to August 17 predicts above-average temperatures, especially in southern areas, but without the extreme heat of recent weeks. Thundery interludes are possible, with variable rainfall amounts. By mid-August, high pressure may dominate the north or northwest, increasing the chance of frontal systems or thundery weather in the south and east.