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Summer warmth to return this week but rain will linger for some
TL;DR
Summer warmth is returning this week with temperatures reaching 28C (82F) in parts of the UK. While most areas will be drier, some rain will still occur, and pollen levels are expected to rise.
Key points
- Temperatures forecast to reach 28C (82F) in some places
- Most parts of the UK will feel warmer this week
- Spells of rain will still feature in some areas
- Pollen levels are likely to rise for hay fever sufferers
Bursts of summer weather are set to return this week, with temperatures forecast to reach 28C (82F) in some places.
After a rather cool week last week, all parts of the UK should feel warmer.
It will also be drier for most, although spells of rain will still feature.
Unfortunately for hay fever sufferers, pollen levels are likely to rise as the increasing temperatures come in the wake of wet weather.
How warm will it get?
All parts of the UK should feel warmer this week when compared with last week.
Temperatures may fluctuate from day to day though, depending on changes in wind direction and cloud cover, but will generally be close to or above average for the time of the year. Nights and the early commute will become warmer too.
For western Scotland and Northern Ireland temperatures are likely to be at their highest at the start of the week, under gentle south-easterly winds, with highs of around 19-21C (66-70F).
Elsewhere, with winds switching between south and south-westerlies, temperatures more widely in the low to mid-20s Celsius can be expected on some days.
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Eastern areas of the UK are likely to see the highest temperatures later this week
The main burst of heat will come later in the week through Thursday and Friday.
Building heat across parts of Europe looks likely to head our way, but more especially to parts of central and eastern England at this stage.
Forecasts suggest highs of around 28C (82F), but sunshine amounts and the exact wind direction means actual temperatures could be a couple of degrees either side of that.
A switch to westerly winds into the weekend means temperatures will dip again, but some computer models are suggesting the potential for a brief resurgence of some heat the following week.
Weather battleground means rain still likely
Q&A
What temperatures can we expect in the UK this week?
Temperatures in the UK are forecast to reach up to 28C (82F) this week.
Will there be rain in the UK this week?
Yes, while most areas will be drier, spells of rain are still expected in some regions.
How will the weather affect hay fever sufferers this week?
Pollen levels are likely to rise due to the increasing temperatures following wet weather, which may impact hay fever sufferers.
Is the warm weather expected to last in the UK?
The article does not specify the duration of the warm weather, but it indicates a return of summer warmth this week.
