Yahoo News Exact date UK set to be hotter than Ibiza as 29C temperatures forecast
The UK will see a possible heatwave next week as temperatures could reach 29 to 30C in parts, making it hotter than Ibiza. The Met Office defines an official heatwave as at least three days where the temperature exceeds a defined temperature threshold.
And next week the UK is expected to see very warm weather for four days. From Monday, June 24 to Thursday, June 27, much of the UK will see temperatures well into the mid 20s, with some areas reaching highs of 29C.
In Wales, the majority of the country will feel warmer with temperatures settling around 22C and 24C but a large band of the south east of the country can expect to hit between 25C and 27C. By comparison, Ibiza in Spain will be 25C.
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A new Met Office chart has shown where people can expect to see the warmer weather, with the south east of England expected to be hottest with temperatures reaching 29C. In Wales, the hottest day is expected to be on Wednesday, June 26, when Cardiff and the Monmouthshire area could see highs of 27C. Join our WhatsApp news community here for the latest breaking news
Neil Armstrong, a Met Office chief forecaster, said: “After a brief, less settled, interlude on Friday and Saturday, fine conditions will return by Sunday and into next week. For much of the UK this will be accompanied by a boost in temperatures with many places reaching the mid-20Cs by the middle of next week.
"Some central and southern areas are likely to see temperatures approaching the values needed for heatwave conditions. Heatwave conditions need to remain in situ for three consecutive days, and by the middle of next week it is possible that some parts of the UK could be reaching heatwave thresholds.
“However, whether or not everyone experiences heatwave thresholds, the majority of the UK will experience the finest conditions and highest temperatures so far this year.”
The Met Office forecast for Wales
Saturday, June 22:
"A few scattered showers possible at first, but generally a largely dry and bright day, with warm sunny spells. Turning misty and murky with patchy drizzle around western coasts later. Maximum temperature 23C.
Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:
"After a murky start, largely fine and dry with sunny spells Sunday. Mostly fine and dry, with bright or sunny spells on Monday and Tuesday. Feeling warmer and humid too."
