Weather maps go dark red as 30C sizzler to scorch huge chunk of Britain

Britain has been plagued by cold and damp weather in recent weeks, with rain battering the country for days on end and summer seemingly missing in action. However, there is fresh hope for warmer weather as parts of Britain are set to scorch.

According to new maps by WXCharts, which uses data from MetDesk, a huge chunk of Britain will see temperatures skyrocket to 30C. The maps show the blistering temperatures that have been roasting the European continent over the past weeks may spill over Britain in a matter of weeks, reports The Express.

The maps show a large body of warm air moving up from the Iberian peninsula around Tuesday, July 23 and Wednesday, July 24. The mercury is set to rise for all according to the map.

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London and the south of England are set to experience the warmest weather with temperatures expected to surge to between 27C to 30C. Temperatures in Wales are expected to soar to between 23C to 26 C while Scotland will be cooler, temperatures could still reach a modest 22C.

The north of England is set for 24C to 25C highs. Meanwhile, the Midlands - including Leicestershire - could reach the mid-20s too as could Norfolk and Oxfordshire.

In a weather outlook for the period of Tuesday, July 23 and Tuesday, August 6 the Met Office expects temperatures to be "above average". A spokesperson said: "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."

As well as a temperature spike on July 23 and 24, it also looks likely another higher band of temperatures could be enjoyed next week. According to forecasts, Wednesday, July 17 could be a warm one to give people some brief respite from the decidedly un-summery summer.

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