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Summer warmth to return for weekend but heatwave chances fade
TL;DR
Summer warmth will return this weekend in the UK, but another heatwave is unlikely due to changing weather patterns. High pressure will be centered to the west, leading to cooler north-westerly winds.
Key points
- Summer warmth returning to the UK this weekend
- Chances for another heatwave have decreased
- High pressure centered to the west brings cool winds
- Temperatures expected to rise to average for June
- Change follows a wet start to meteorological summer
Summer warmth is set to return this weekend, though chances for another heatwave have been scuppered by a subtle shift in weather patterns.
High pressure that was forecast to build right across the UK is instead due to be centred to the west, bringing cool north-westerly winds.
However it will become largely dry and temperatures will climb to or slightly above the average for June.
It will mark a big change after a wet start to meteorological summer.
High pressure brings rising temperatures
High pressure is set to build from the south.
However, instead of moving right across the UK it is expected to stall just to the west, sending north or north-westerly winds across the country.
This means that any really hot air will stay locked away to the south of us, contrary to what it looked like earlier in the week.
That said, it will feel pleasantly warm in the strong June sunshine, which will develop fairly widely in southern England, Wales and the Midlands during Saturday after any early low cloud clears.
Temperatures in these southern areas should reach 16-23C (61-73F).
Northern England, Northern Ireland and Scotland will see areas of cloud and a few showers. It will also be rather windy with gusts of 40mph (64km/h) or more in some places.
It will feel cooler here with temperatures peaking at 13-17C (55-63F).
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Temperatures will be around or just above the June average of 15-20C (59-68F)
On Sunday, winds will ease a little - although it will remain breezy in eastern and northern parts of the UK.
Dry conditions and sunny spells are expected, although an area of cloud may drift southwards for a time - perhaps even giving the odd light shower.
Afternoon temperatures will range from 13C (55F) in northern Scotland to 22 or 23C (72-73F) in south Wales and southern England.
Pollen levels are forecast to be high or very high in England, Wales and Northern Ireland but should remain low or moderate in Scotland.
Q&A
What weather changes are expected in the UK this weekend?
This weekend, the UK is expected to experience rising temperatures and dry conditions due to high pressure, despite cooler north-westerly winds.
Will there be another heatwave in the UK soon?
Chances for another heatwave in the UK have diminished due to a shift in weather patterns, with high pressure not building as initially forecast.
How does the weather pattern affect temperatures in June?
The current weather pattern is expected to bring temperatures to or slightly above average for June, following a wet start to the meteorological summer.
