If you weren’t able to snap up a fan or air-con during the last heatwave, then you should try to now, as another heatwave is set to hit the capital.
London experienced soaring high temperatures last month and in May and it seems July will be no different. According to the BBC Weather’s forecast, the capital is set to experience six days of high temperatures.
To be considered a heatwave, the temperature needs to reach a local threshold of 28C for three or more days. That is to be the case from Wednesday, July 29 to Monday, August 3. On Wednesday, the temperature will be 28C and that will be the lowest it will be for the following days with high temperatures and consistent spells of sunshine.
The only saving grace is that temperatures are not forecast to reach into the high 30s, as was the case in previous heatwaves that saw extreme weather warnings issued for the capital.
The Met Office said: “[Towards August] there are hints that high pressure could return for a time, which would mean dry conditions resuming, especially in the south. Temperatures will be near or above normal, warmest in the south, and perhaps becoming very warm again by the start of August.”
Six-day heatwave
- Wednesday, July 29: 28C, sunny intervals and a gental breeze
- Thursday, July 30: 29C, sunny and gentle breeze
- Friday, July 31: 28C, sunny, light rain showers and a gentle breeze
- Saturday, August 1: 28C, sunny and a gentle breeze
- Sunday, August 2: 28C, drizzle and gentle breeze
- Monday, August 3: 29C, light cloud and breeze
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