UK summer washout sent to 'end' for good as heatwave scorcher hits

The date the miserable summer washout will END with a 30C heatwave hitting the UK and sending temperatures skyrocketing has been revealed. According to WXCharts, it could reach as high as 30C in some parts of the country on July 17.

The forecast reads: "As can often be the case at this time of year, predictability at this range is low. 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." The Met Office has issued its forecast for July 14 to July 23.

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The forecasting agency says: "Into the weekend conditions will be mostly cool to average with some showers at times, most settled in the north west. The first part of the new week likely to see a a mixture of rain or showers move in from the southwest as a more westerly breeze establishes allowing temperatures to recover to around or just above average, feeling warm in sunnier periods outside of showers/heavy showers or thunderstorms, with a more settled spell to the south mid-week possibly spreading to much of the UK, though this likely only for a few days at most 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 remains likely." Ahead of July 24 to August, the Met Office has also issued a short-to-medium-term outlook for the country.

It says: "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."