Yahoo News Exact date 'heat dome' to hit UK bringing 30C and 10-day scorcher
The UK is set to sizzle in 'exceptionally warm' conditions this month as forecasters predicted a high-pressure 'heat dome' to bring temperatures above 30C.
Weather experts are forecasting that the tame start to summer will soon be ousted by hotter conditions nationwide, reaching even the typically cool Scottish territories. The anticipated hot spell, propelled by air flows from the Azores and Africa, is poised to blaze Britain for up to 10 days this month.
It will come as a welcome break from the constant drizzle and grey skies we've become accustomed to, the Mirror reports. Exacta Weather specialists indicate the heat will arrive in the period sandwiched between Wednesday, July 10, and Saturday, July 20.
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They have warned that peak temperatures are expected between Monday, July 15 and Wednesday, July 17. A spokesperson said it is too early to talk about guaranteed temperatures, but they are monitoring developments.
They said: "It is still very early days for this developing scenario," but they remain hopeful. They added: "But, if things continue to develop as expected over the next several weeks, then there is no reason why we couldn't see temperatures topping out at the mid to high 30s at the very least, particularly in more southern areas."
On Facebook, Exacta Weather alerted Brits to prepare for 'some sort of potential heat dome scenario', with weather maps painting the UK in a sea of red, indicating relentless high pressure during the anticipated heatwave. According to The Mirror, the UK is set to enjoy a warm spell from Tuesday, July 9 as temperatures are expected to rise to a comfortable mid-20s, which should last until Wednesday.
By Thursday (July 11), the temperature is predicted to climb even higher and could 'explode over 30C' the following day. However, the Met Office has cautioned that temperatures may stay around average for this time of year due to an active jet stream moving at '185mph'.
Alex Burkill said: "That is going to be driving various weather systems as we go through the rest of the week and with that we do have some cooler air around which is why temperatures are several degrees below average for the time of year. When I say temperatures are rising they are only really rising to around average for the time of year nonetheless temperatures in July are fairly high so it is going to feel warm and even hot at times in the sunshine"
