Tomorrow, while some parts of the UK may experience temperatures reaching 35-36C, contrasting weather is expected in other regions with heavy rain anticipated. The Met Office forecasts a return of heatwave conditions on Wednesday, particularly in the south-east of England, where the warmest temperatures are predicted. Conversely, Northern Ireland and Scotland are expected to have much cooler conditions, with highs of 18C and 20C respectively, falling below the heatwave threshold. Additionally, a band of heavy rain is forecasted to move across northern areas, possibly turning thundery at times.
Met Office forecaster Alex Burkill mentioned the persistence of rain over parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland, cautioning about heavy rainfall potential. Weather fronts merging over these regions will bring continuous rain, which may intensify in certain areas. The Met Office maps highlight 30 counties in Northern Ireland and Scotland at risk of heavy showers the following day.
BBC Weather’s Wednesday forecast aligns with these projections, indicating potential rain in western areas with a gradual clearing towards the south and east. The outlook for the rest of the week includes sunny spells and isolated showers for most regions, while Scotland anticipates heavy showers moving northwards. The south is expected to remain warm with occasional showers, while Friday is forecasted to have sunshine across most areas, with scattered showers in the north.