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Met Office issues heatwave verdict as forecast shows 34C scorcher in J | Weather | News

Met Office issues heatwave verdict as forecast shows 34C scorcher in J | Weather | News

Britain could be hit by another heatwave According to the latest WXCHARTS weather maps and forecasts, temperatures are to soar to 34C amid the “very warm or hot conditions” during the next heatwave, which will be at its strongest in mid-June. Forecasters understand high pressure will build in the east of England and in the south east of England. In a long-range forecast, covering the period between 15 June and 24 June, the Met Office said: “Fine and dry across much of the UK for the first couple of days of this period with long spells of sunshine for most. “Temperatures are likely to be above normal and parts of the south could be very warm for a time. Just a chance of some thunderstorms, more likely toward the southwest. “A more unsettled spell is likely through the middle of next week with outbreaks of rain the north and northwest, some of which could spread to parts of the south and southeast at times. After this, high pressure will probably become more dominant with conditions …

Met Office reveals why 34C heatwaves feel hotter in the UK than abroad | Weather | News

Met Office reveals why 34C heatwaves feel hotter in the UK than abroad | Weather | News

Brits saw the hottest day of the year so far, as temperatures hit almost 35C in London on Monday (May 25) during the first heatwave of 2026. While many people in the UK struggle in 30C heat, the same temperatures often feel far more bearable in holiday destinations. Experts say there are a number of reasons why UK heatwaves feel hotter than the same temperatures abroad, including humidity levels, lack of air conditioning and how buildings are designed. “It is perhaps how heatwaves in the UK are perceived that makes them less manageable,” Annie Shuttleworth, a Met Office meteorologist, told Stylist. “When we experience heat abroad, we’re usually on holiday, and may be close to a pool or the beach. In general, buildings and infrastructure are also more set up for heat abroad – for example, there is more air conditioning.” According to some experts, one of the biggest factors is humidity. A Met Office spokesperson previously told MyLondon: “The level of humidity can be higher in the UK than in continental Europe. If humidity …