06/06/2006

Temperatures set to soar in sunny Britain

The warm weather conditions in many areas of the UK at the minute are set to get even hotter throughout the coming week, according to the Met Office.

Forecasters have said that high temperatures of 25 degrees C were possible in parts of Northern Ireland and Scotland on Tuesday, and the dry and sunny conditions are expected to continue right through the week.

Over the weekend, hot Mediterranean air is expected to move in and temperatures could reach a scorching 30 degrees C in some parts of England and Wales, forecasters predict.

However, the Met Office warned that the higher temperatures could trigger off a few thunderstorms in some areas, although there would still be plenty of strong sunshine on offer.

Sea breezes are also expected to keep coastal areas refreshingly cooler and there is also the chance of some patchy mist in these areas.

It's also good news for fans travelling to Germany for the World Cup, which starts on Friday, as highs of around 30 degrees C are expected for England's first group match against Paraguay in Frankfurt on Saturday afternoon.

For the very latest information about the weather in the UK, go to the Met Office website at: www.metoffice.gov.uk

(KMcA/GB)

Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.

23 January 2004
Heavy snowfalls may affect north and north east
Much of the UK, and possibly parts of Ireland, are braced for a cold snap that may bring heavy snowfalls. From Sunday night the UK will see a radical change in the mild weather as a strong northerly wind lowers temperatures. The Met Office has said that the freezing weather is expected to last for several days.
22 January 2004
UK and Ireland brace for cold snap
Freezing temperatures and snow look set to hit much of the UK and possibly parts of Ireland, with the cold spell lasting for several days, the Met Office has said. Next week many parts will see a major change to the weather as a strong northerly wind is expected to bring very low temperatures.
29 November 2005
Met Office warns of ‘freezing rain and icy roads’
The Met Office has warned that parts of England and Wales could be affected by icy roads overnight and during the Wednesday morning rush hour. An early weather warning said that a band of rain – initially starting as snow – was expected to move eastwards across the country during the early hours of Wednesday.
03 March 2005
More snow expected to affect UK overnight
The Highway Agency has warned motorists to take extra care on the roads tonight and tomorrow morning, as more snow and low temperatures have been forecast for many areas of the country. The Met Office has warned that snow and black ice could pose major problems for motorists in central and southern areas on Friday.
09 June 2014
Second Weather Warning Issued For England
The Met Office has issued a new weather warning for areas of England as 20mm of rain is expected to fall in the coming hours. It added that the conditions will bring a risk of damage and disruption from "potentially intense thundery downpours".