North Wales to Experience Heatwave as Temperatures Soar
Parts of the UK, including Wales, are preparing for a potential heatwave this week, with temperatures predicted to approach 30°C in some regions. The Met Office defines a heatwave as a minimum of three consecutive days with temperatures exceeding a specific threshold. The forecast indicates a four-day period of warm weather from Monday, June 24, to Thursday, June 27, 2024.
On Monday, June 24, temperatures will start between 16-19°C across most of Wales, with the Monmouth area expected to reach around 20°C. By the afternoon, Wrexham will see temperatures rise to 24°C, Newtown to 23°C, and Cardiff to 21°C. Evening temperatures will cool slightly, particularly along the west Wales coastline, including Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion.
Tuesday, June 25, will see morning temperatures around 19°C in Cardiff, Newtown, and Wrexham, while coastal areas will be cooler at 16-17°C. By the afternoon, border areas can expect 25°C, with Wrexham and Newtown at 23°C, Cardiff at 22°C, and Swansea at 20°C. Eastern regions will retain warmth into the evening.
Wednesday, June 26, will maintain the warm trend with morning temperatures continuing to rise. By the afternoon, Cardiff and Newtown will reach 23°C, Aberystwyth and Wrexham 22°C, and Swansea and Pembrokeshire 21°C. These temperatures are expected to hold steady into the evening.
Thursday, June 27, will start slightly cooler, with temperatures around 15°C in Caernarfon, and 17-18°C in Wrexham, Aberystwyth, Newtown, and Cardiff. Temperatures will rise by the afternoon, with unsettled weather and possible thunderstorms predicted to follow, bringing cooler and wetter conditions into the weekend. The Met Office suggests a changeable pattern with fresher conditions likely to prevail from Friday, June 28, through to Sunday, July 7.