UK hot weather: Mediterranean blast to finally hit Britain with scorching heat in days

UK weather: Met Office forecasts further showery conditions The record-breaking weather hitting Europe is set to head Britain’s way as maps show scorching temperatures reaching the UK in the coming days. Europe has been battling with extreme heat in recent weeks with records being broken across the continent. Temperatures in some areas have repeatedly exceeded 40 degrees as Greece battles wildfires and people are warned to stay inside during the hottest hours of the day. Now weather maps are showing temperatures in the UK is expected to see temperatures soar following a period of unsettled conditions in July. READ MORE: Massive waterspout forms off Kent coast as huge rainfall expected to hit UK Maps show temperatures soaring across the country However, the UK is not expected to see temperatures reach as high as 40C. The Met Office’s long-range forecast for mid-August said: “Towards the middle of the month, a gradual settling down of conditions remains the most likely trend, with longer periods of drier weather and more sunshine compared with previous weeks developing. “Temperatures are likely to be cooler than average at first, but with the signal for improving conditions through the period a gradual upward trend in temperatures to average, with a slightly higher than normal chance of above average temperatures by the end of the period.” Instead, maps show temperatures reaching the mid to late twenties across the UK. Temperatures could reach id to late 20s SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Last year the UK experienced its hottest-ever temperatures during the July heatwave when 30.3C was recorded in Coningsby, Lincolnshire, breaking the previous record set in 2019 of 38.7 C. Met Office spokesperson Grahame Madge said there is “no forecast signal for temperatures to reach last year’s threshold this year”, GB news reports. He added: “The chance of reaching 40C is around one per cent, so it is unlikely in any given year, but of course, it remains feasible.” The warmer weather will follow a long period of unsettled weather in the UK with stormy, warm conditions. Trending Warmer conditions look to be on there way