When North Wales and UK could finally experience heatwave after recent downpours

North Wales and the UK could be in for hotter temperatures as parts of Europe bask in a sizzling heatwave, offering a respite from the recent wet weather.

The country has been grappling with rain and wind in recent days as temperatures dipped below average for this time of year. However, new maps from WXCharts point towards sunshine and warmer weather which could see temperatures exceeding 30C in parts, although the hottest temperatures will likely be further south in the UK.

This change in weather is forecast to arrive from Wednesday, July 17. The forecast reads: "As can often be the case at this time of year, predictability at this range is low, reports the Mirror.

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"There are some signs of a slightly greater than normal chance of a more prolonged settled spell developing at some point during the period, at least for a time, and perhaps more likely in the south. However, by the same token further, perhaps shorter, unsettled interludes are probable too. Above average temperatures overall, and drier than average conditions overall, are very slightly favoured."

Before this shift in weather, Brits will have to endure more rainfall. In Scotland, yellow warnings have been issued for today and tomorrow, with potential flooding threatening to disrupt travel routes. Wales is also forecast to have a mixed bag of weather over the next few days, in the run up to the weekend, with some showers in parts.

The Met Office said: "Areas of rain moving into northern Scotland from late Tuesday into Wednesday are expected to become heavy with some embedded showery outbreaks as the band slows down and focusses across the east coast and Moray Firth.",

"Check if your property could be at risk of flooding. If so, consider preparing a flood plan and an emergency flood kit. Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary.

"Into the weekend conditions will be mostly cool to average with some showers at times, most settled in the north west but increasingly showery to the southeast with a low risk of a more humid and thundery plume affecting eastern areas at first. The first part of the new week likely to see a mostly showery westerly breeze establish allowing temperatures to recover to around or just above average, feeling warm in sunnier periods outside of showers/heavy showers or thunderstorms.

"A more settled spell in the southwest mid-week possibly spreading to much of the UK, though this likely only brief before a more showery northwest flow resumes. Winds after the weekend will be mostly light to moderate, though gusty conditions near heavy showers and thunderstorms remain likely."

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