Temperatures Could Hit 30C Next Week

A mini-heatwave could hit Britain next week with temperatures of up to 30C in the South.

Even Scotland could see temperatures reach the mid-20s as intense heat from the continent pushes up over the Channel.

But make the most of it, because it won't last long.

Forecasters say that the high temperatures could last for just a couple of days before falling.

Sky News weather producer Joanna Robinson said: "There's lots of talk about the weather forecast for next week with the potential for our first spell of very high temperatures for this year, just in time for Wimbledon.

"In weather terms it's still a long way off and open to changes, but at the moment it looks like pressure will build early next week to bring mainly dry conditions and high temperatures.

"A warm east or south-easterly flow is expected to develop by the middle of the week and temperatures could reach 30C (86F) in central or south-east England.

"It won't be quite as hot further north, but still very warm with temperatures in the low to mid-twenties.

"It looks to become humid as well, but the heat and humidity from the near continent could well bring the risk of thunderstorms to southern Britain by the end of the week."

Expect humid conditions if temperatures rise, and extreme heat if you're planning on travelling to some parts of Europe.

A Met Office spokesman said: "Very high temperatures are expected on the continent - Spain is likely to get into the 40s next week.

"That could rise up, giving us warm temperatures on Tuesday and Wednesday.

"There's a low probability along the south coast of temperatures in the high 20s and maybe even hitting 30 degrees.

"Even Scotland could see temperatures in the mid-20s. It'll be humid and sticky."