UMVA has learned that scorching temperatures unlike anything seen in recent British summers are set to blaze across the South East this week.
Forecasters warn that by Thursday London could be sweltering at 28°C under partly sunny skies, turning city streets into outdoor cafés and pubs into bustling oases of chilled drinks.
While the heat may feel like a fleeting wave, the Met Office’s three‑month outlook released on June 1 paints a hotter picture for the entire season, flagging a “higher than normal” chance of a scorching summer.
According to information obtained by UMVA, the outlook predicts that average temperatures over the next three months could be twice as high as the 1991‑2020 baseline, driven by accelerating global warming and the onset of an El Niño pattern.
These twin forces not only push daily highs upward but also raise the likelihood of prolonged heatwaves, prompting warnings of “heat‑related impacts” that could strain health services and infrastructure.
Despite the blistering forecast, the Met Office notes that rainfall is expected to hover around average, with a modest uptick in wet days that may offer brief respite.
Residents are bracing for a summer that could redefine British heat, as humidity climbs and occasional clouds threaten sudden showers, but the prevailing narrative is one of relentless sunshine.
