Grantham set for record temperatures

UK set for ‘super heatwave’ with England, including Grantham, facing temperatures in ‘high 30s’

The first 30C heatwave of the year is anticipated – with meteorologists also forecasting even higher as the mercury skyrockets nationwide.

A so-called “super heatwave” will blast the UK into the “high-30Cs”, according to forecasters. The first 30C heatwave of the year is anticipated – with meteorologists also forecasting even higher as the mercury skyrockets nationwide.

James Madden, from Exacta Weather, said “Major heatwave or super heatwave still on target for mid-summer, plus proof of our previous correct forecasts for major heat events (Summer 2018, June 2023, September 2023)

“Our earlier high-confidence forecast for a major heatwave or super heatwave is still on target to develop in or around mid-July for the UK and Ireland, and temperatures could still reach as high as the mid to high 30°C mark at the peak of this.”

He went on “With the prospects of a potential super heatwave on the cards during this summer, we can take a look back at our correct several month and week ahead forecasts for summer 2018 (the equal hottest summer on record) and the exact timing of the heatwaves and a heatwave of ‘epic proportions’ on our part, in addition to calling ‘the hottest summer ever’ quite far in advance.”

Looking ahead to next week, the BBC Weather team gave an update for June 10 to June 16, saying “Northern and eastern parts could initially be rather cool and wet under the influence of low pressure. However, during the week, there is a chance that areas of low pressure could move to the north or north-west of the UK, allowing the area of high pressure known as the Azores High to spread near or over parts of the UK, at least temporarily.

“This would lead to warmer, calmer and generally drier conditions. However, new Atlantic low pressure systems may approach from the west by next weekend leading to rather changeable and windier conditions with temperatures falling slightly.

“However, there is lower confidence for the end of next week.”