UK set for 'three months' of heatwaves with 'warmer than average' summer

The UK is bracing for 'three months' of heatwaves, with meteorologists predicting a "warmer than average" summer.

As June progresses, the country is set to experience blistering temperatures throughout June, July, and August. NetWeather experts have indicated that these months could see temperatures climbing above the usual averages.

Particularly, July is expected to be exceptionally hot, potentially reaching temperatures 2C higher than typical for that time of year in the UK. NetWeather's statement highlighted: "Overall, June-July-August temperatures are forecast to be warmer than the 1991-2020 long-term average during Summer 2024."

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They added: "July forecast to be the hottest month, perhaps up to 2C above the average."

In their detailed August outlook, NetWeather explained: "Given the predominant wind direction from southwest or south, temperatures will be above average, but not as much as July, given greater chance of unsettled weather off the Atlantic, but still 0.5C-1C above the 30-year average.", reports BirminghamLive.

They also noted that rainfall might be average or above, though it's unlikely to fall below average.

Meanwhile, the Met Office's forecast from June 20 to July 4 suggests a mix of weather conditions, stating: "Signals are weak regarding prevailing weather patterns during this period. Typical conditions for the UK are most probable, with a mixture of weather types.

"All areas can expected to see some spells of drier, sunnier weather but there will also be showers or longer spells of rain at times. Temperatures are most likely to be close to normal or slightly above."

The BBC adds for June: "Generally, it will remain rather changeable across the UK as temperatures will temporarily dip below average over the next few days. However, as June progresses, there is a chance that more summer-like conditions will develop."

It added: "In the next forecast, we will see whether the rather summery outlook at the beginning of July continues."