UK Weather: Temperatures are forecast to top 30C as another heatwave is set to hit.

Temperatures will begin to rise slowly over the weekend as high pressure from the Azores builds over the UK.

The hottest conditions are expected from Monday, with temperatures likely to peak in much of England and Wales by mid-week and into the end of the week.

Multiple locations can be connected. Official heat wave requirements If these temperatures persist for at least three consecutive days.

The highest temperatures will be concentrated in southern and eastern England, where values ​​may exceed 30C widely.

Temperatures could reach the mid to high 20s in the northeast of England and eastern Scotland.

Areas in the western part of the UK – such as Lancashire, the Lake District, western Scotland and Northern Ireland – are exposed to Atlantic winds which act as a natural air conditioner keeping temperatures in the low to mid 20s.

Many forecast models currently show that temperatures could last until mid-July – although the record highs we saw in June are unlikely to be reached.