Unseasonably cold weather is on the horizon, marking the end of the recent heatwave as depicted in eye-catching weather maps. On Friday, temperatures reached 31.3C in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, and 30.8C in Usk, Monmouthshire, during another sunny and dry day across the UK.
However, a rapid shift in weather patterns is expected, with Brits likely to experience a significant drop in temperatures by as much as 5C as early as Sunday. This change is attributed to a northern wind bringing colder air from the north and pushing the remnants of high pressure towards mainland Europe. The recent heatwave was caused by a “Sahara plume” of warmer air originating from Africa and mainland Europe.
Newly released maps from WXCHARTS, using MetDesk data, indicate the impending temperature decrease. Meteorologists predict Scotland and the Northeast of England to experience the most rapid cooling. The Met Office also acknowledges this shift in weather patterns.
In stark contrast to the UK’s cooling temperatures, parts of Spain and Italy are expected to see temperatures soar to 44C by Thursday. Despite this, the Southwest of England will enjoy the best of the sunshine and warmth in the upcoming week, though temperatures are unlikely to exceed 16C, a significant drop from Friday’s peak.
The Met Office has issued warnings of showers in northern regions, with the possibility of patchy rain as cloud cover increases. According to MetDesk data, 35 counties, including Greater Manchester and Lancashire, are anticipated to see temperatures below 10C in the coming days starting from Sunday.
