THE Met Office has reassured Brits that showers seen today will make way for glorious 24C sunshine from tomorrow.
Despite a wet start in North Wales and the Midlands, with heavy showers in the early hours, the rain has been fizzling out.
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Don’t lose hope, many areas will stay dry and fine, enjoying decent spells of sunshine, especially around western coasts.
A bit of a breeze from the North Sea will bring a cooler feel to North Norfolk, but inland areas can expect temperatures to rise to a delightful 24C, particularly in London.
Tomorrow, the majority of the UK will bask in the warmer summer sunshine we’ve all been hoping for.
Central and eastern parts of England will stay dry with lengthy spells of strong sunshine, with temperatures widely reaching up to 24C, and potentially 25-26C in the Midlands and eastern England.
Thursday will see more clouds and some outbreaks of rain, especially across southern counties, bringing potentially heavier rain to the southeast and East Anglia.
Scotland and Northern Ireland will also experience heavy showers, but in between, central areas will enjoy a largely dry day with some clouds.
Temperatures will be closer to average, around the low 20s, but still pleasant for July.
The mixed weather pattern will continue into the weekend, but with many opportunities to enjoy sunny spells and warm temperatures across the UK.
So, don’t pack away your summer gear just yet – there’s still plenty of sunshine to enjoy this week.
Met Office meteorologist Tom Morgan said temperatures could rise again “right at the end of July”.
He said it is too early to tell if the mercury will top Friday’s reading, but “I certainly wouldn’t rule out a higher temperature in August or even later this month”.
There will be “occasional very warm or hot spells” in August but there is “no strong signal” that high temperatures will be prolonged or widespread across the UK, he added.
East and south-east England have already seen “almost double” the rainfall expected for the whole of July, Mr Morgan said.
“I think that’s why a lot of people have welcomed the last couple of days, but Scotland and Northern Ireland have not seen the high temperatures that the rest of the UK have seen – they’re still waiting if they do like hot weather.”
The AA recommended that road users travelling in the heat put a sun shield over the back windows, have iced water in the car, try to leave their vehicles in the shade and use a windscreen shade when parked.
Last week, the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) urged employees to protect themselves from ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
It suggested employers conduct a risk assessment for “potential UV hazards”, encourage breaks, and that staff wear clothing such as wide-brimmed hats to protect them from the sun.
Meanwhile, welcoming back the warm weather means we’re starting to take out their fans again.
The problem is blowing hot air around the home is that it doesn’t do much to keep us cool, but that doesn’t mean you should give up on keeping the heat away.
Fortunately a home expert has revealed six ways guaranteed to keep you cool and comfortable in the heat and they won’t cost you a penny.
Elsewhere, households will be hoping for a drop in their monthly bill as warmer weather finally makes a return across the UK.
But it’s important to watch out for all the nightmare summer appliances to switch off now which could add £200 to your energy bill.
Weather forecast
Today: Dry and bright for many, with some decent spells of sunshine, especially around western coasts. Early rain in North Wales and the Midlands, with scattered showers over London and Kent by lunchtime. Showers will also develop over the Grampians and northern England. Temperatures will reach the low to mid-20s, with London potentially hitting 25°C.
Tonight: Mostly dry with lengthy clear spells. A few clouds but minimal mist and fog. Warm night with temperatures in the teens.
Tomorrow: Warmer day overall, with dry and fine conditions for most. Cloud and rain will approach Northern Ireland by lunchtime, spreading to the west coast of Wales, southwest Scotland, Cornwall, and the Isles of Scilly by afternoon. Central and eastern England will remain dry with strong sunshine and high UV levels. Temperatures could reach up to 26°C in the Midlands and eastern England.
Thursday: Cloudy in the west with outbreaks of rain. Heavier rain expected across southern counties, eventually reaching the southeast and East Anglia. Heavy showers in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Cooler temperatures, close to or slightly below average for this time of year.
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