Technology and Science05 April, 20261 min read
UK Braces for Heat Surge as 27 Counties Set to Hit 24C Next Week
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Up to 24C expected across parts of the UK this week. Twenty-seven counties could exceed 20C, with 24C possible on Wednesday.
Record Warmth After Storm Dave
The UK is set to experience a dramatic heat surge just days after Storm Dave. The Met Office predicts that 27 counties will see temperatures soar above 20C. Some parts of south-east England could reach as high as 24C on Wednesday.
The warmth will be driven by south-easterly winds dragging in air from the European continent. Temperatures will be 6 to 10C above average for early April. A cooler north-westerly flow is expected to return by Thursday.
Counties in the Temperature Surge
Counties across southern, central, and eastern England are forecast to experience temperatures above 20C. These include Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, Sussex, Kent, Surrey, Berkshire, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, and Buckinghamshire.
The warmest conditions are anticipated in the south-east where sunshine may be most plentiful. The Met Office forecast highs of 18C in the north and 23C in the south on Tuesday.
Storm Dave Impacts and Outlook
The forecasted heat surge comes as the UK recovers from Storm Dave. The storm caused road closures, train disruptions, and gusts reaching 70mph. All weather warnings have now been lifted.
By Thursday, temperatures are expected to drop back to between 10C and 14C across most areas. The spike to mid-twenties in early April is notable given it arrives just days after the storm.