UK braced for second heatwave this month as temperatures set to soar again
UK could be hotter than Ibiza on weekend in second heatwave this month
- The UK is set to experience a second heatwave this weekend, with temperatures forecast to rise above 30C.
- Met Office predictions indicate temperatures could reach 29C on Saturday, 30C on Sunday, and potentially 31C on Monday, surpassing temperatures in popular holiday destinations like Ibiza.
- An official heatwave is recorded when an area reaches a specific temperature for three consecutive days, with thresholds ranging from 25C to 28C across different parts of the UK.
- While a widespread heatwave is not expected, a short-lived localised heatwave is possible in the South East of England.
- Before the peak temperatures, changeable weather is anticipated, including showers and thunderstorms, with Glastonbury attendees advised to prepare for mixed conditions.