UK could see temperatures of 28C as heat returns

UK could see temperatures of 28C as heat returns It comes after the country experienced its hottest summer on record - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Summer-like temperatures could make a brief return in the UK on Sunday, with parts of the country forecast to reach 28C. Locations in south-east England could reach 27 or 28C, with England and Wales more widely to see temperatures hit the mid-20s. UK temperatures will be pushed above average thanks to a southerly wind drawing in hot and humid air from the continent. Sunshine will develop for many later in the day, increasing temperatures for many. For much of south-east England, central-southern England and the Welsh marches, temperatures will widely peak in the mid-twenties, with the mercury hitting 28C in some spots. South-west England and eastern Wales could see highs of 25C, while the North of England will see temperatures in the low 20s. Eastern parts of Northern Ireland and Scotland could see afternoon highs around 21 or 22C. However, the heat is expected to pass by Monday. It comes after the Met Office this week confirmed the UK has provisionally experienced its hottest summer since records began nearly 150 years ago. Five heatwaves between May and August left the majority of the country in drought and have sparked wildfires and travel disruption. The UK recorded a mean average temperature across June, July and August of 16.5C, beating the previous seasonal high of 16.1C set last year, the Met Office said. The forecaster previously suggested the UK was on course for its hottest summer on record, provided temperatures remained around average for the rest of August, and it is expected the final figures for the month will break the previous record. The highest temperature recorded this summer was on 13 August at Kew Gardens, when the mercury hit 38.1C. While this did not beat the all-time highest record, which was measured at 40.3C in Lincolnshire in July 2022, several other records were broken, including a temperature of 37C or higher being recorded on three separate days. Prior to 2026, temperatures of over 37C had only been recorded nine times in the UK – three of which have occurred this year. Met Office five day forecast Remaining changeable, but very warm today in the south. Today: Areas of cloud and outbreaks of rain across England and Wales clearing to the northeast by early afternoon, with fine, sunny and warm or very warm weather following. Scotland and Northern Ireland rather windy and cloudy with occasional rain throughout. Tonight: Cloud and rain across Scotland and Northern Ireland clearing into England and Wales but weakening as it does so. Fine and dry ahead of it with a few showers following. Monday: Apart from some early rain, southern and central areas will be largely dry and bright until late. Otherwise, rain followed by showers moving southeastwards, with gales towards the northwest. Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday: Showers easing throughout Tuesday, with a mostly dry and bright day on Wednesday. Thursday starting fine and dry but outbreaks of rain, stronger winds likely moving in from the west. Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Comments