When Surrey's 'mini-heatwave' could end with rain and possible storms

Lauren Cole-Lomas

12 May 2024 at 11:24 am·2-min read

Surrey revelled in glorious weather this weekend -Credit:PA

The entirety of Surrey has basked in sunny glory this weekend - billed to be the hottest weekend on record for 2024. Nowhere has been safe from the sweltering heat, as mercury shot up on Saturday (May 11) and Sunday (May 12).

Some parts of the county saw highs of 26C, which is hotter than sunny Palma in Spain. This 'mini-heatwave' might not last much longer, however.

It feels like summer appeared out of nowhere after dreary weeks of grey skies and temperatures of around 10C to 15C on average in recent weeks. But as soon as it's appeared, it’s soon set to disappear.

Tomorrow (May 13), temperatures could drop to around 17C. Skies also may turn grey and cloudy and, by about 8pm, stormy wet weather might hit, according to the Met Office.

Other parts of the UK will be swept by storms, with thunder and lightning, as yellow weather warnings have been issued. Surrey, though, hasn’t been issued such a warning as yet.

Next week, temperatures will be mild at around 17C on average in Surrey. Skies are likely to be cloudy, with sunny spells here and there.

Ahead of next weekend, however, conditions could once again brighten up. The Met Office forecasts that there will be highs of around 20C on Saturday (May 18) with sunny spells.

Here's what the weather looks like for Surrey for Sunday (May 12) and Monday (May 13):

Guildford: Highs of 26C on Sunday by 4pm, and 19C on Monday - with rainfall by 9pm
Camberley: Highs of 25C on Sunday by 4pm, and 18C on Monday - with cloud cover and showers by 8pm
Staines: Highs of 25C on Sunday by 4pm, and 19C on Monday - with grey skies and rain by 9pm
Kingston: Highs of 25C on Sunday by 4pm, and 20C on Monday - with cloudy skies and rain by 9pm
Farnham: Highs of 25C on Sunday at 3pm, and 18C on Monday - with grey skies and rain by 7pm
Haslemere: Highs of 24C on Sunday at 4pm, and 17C on Monday - with cloud cover and rain by 6pm

Outlook for Tuesday (May 14) to Thursday (May 16):

Turning cooler, with more persistent rain into the afternoon on Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday generally brighter but the risk of showers continues and some early low cloud is possible.

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Here's what the weather looks like for Surrey for Sunday (May 12) and Monday (May 13):

Outlook for Tuesday (May 14) to Thursday (May 16):

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