The UK is set to face a mini-heatwave with temperatures predicted to soar above 30C in what would be the hottest June in four decades. Temperatures in some parts of the UK are expected to reach 27C this weekend and could surpass 30C by the middle of next week. The average temperature between 1 and 14 June was 14.7C, while the warmest June since 1976 was 15C over the whole month. The rising temperatures in the final weeks of June are likely to result in the record being broken. Met Office forecaster Bonnie Diamond told the Mirror: “It’s warming up from the weekend and for next week as high pressure drags up warmer air from the continent. “Sunday could see 26C and from Wednesday looks like the low 30s in the south, with sunny and warm weather lasting until at least the end of next week.” The warm weather comes from high pressure dragging air from the Mediterranean across the UK. 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Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Thermometers crept as high as 33C last week, with the mercury rising highest in Porthmadog in north Wales on June 28, while the UK may even see temperatures creep up to 35C in the coming weeks - in excess of 100F. Scotland also recorded its highest EVER temperature last month – 33.2C in Motherwell, also on June 28. However, the unusually dry weather across the south east and central southern England, with just six percent of the expected rainfall, means a hosepipe ban could be looming. In Essex, just 1.7mm or rain fell during the entire month, while in Dorset the figure stood at 2mm. Middlesex, which includes much of north London, saw a minuscule 0.7mm. Crowds on a beach in Bournemouth in Dorset There's no sign of an end to the heat Brian Gaze from the Weather Outlook And in Kirklees in West Yorkshire, the parched March Haigh reservoir was resembled an arid desert. BBC weather forecaster Helen Roberts said yesterday: "This week could see 33C in the second half of the week, and next week looks much like last week and could come close to 35C. Meanwhile Will Lang, chief meteorologist at the Met Office, said: “The heatwave conditions will continue to affect pretty much all parts of the UK over the next few days. “Although peak temperatures may not be quite as high as we have seen this week, we will still see temperatures widely in the mid to high 20s with 30C or more still possible across southern and some central parts of England.” A swimmer cools off in Brighton in East Sussex with his dog in close attendence Brian Gaze from the Weather Outlook added: "There's no sign of an end to the heat. "Warmth looks like it will continue for the first half of July and forecast models point to above-average temperatures for much of July and August." Temperatures hit 33.6C last week – sparking concerns about a nationwide drought. Water companies have warned a hosepipe ban could be enforced unless people limit their water usage. A sunbather in London's Green Park United Utilities, which supplies North West England, is currently experiencing record demands. A spokeswoman said: “Unfortunately, if demand continues at this level, we will consider imposing a formal hosepipe ban.” Thames Water, which supplies homes in London and the Thames Valley, is pumping an extra 450 million gallons of water into its network in a bid to cope with surging demands. Water efficiency manager Andrew Tucker said: “We’re doing all we can to keep enough water flowing through our network during this very hot spell, which often makes people worry. The cracked bed of the March Haigh reservoir in Kirkless, West Yorkshire “The good news is that the rain we had in winter and spring really helped to fill our reservoirs and recharge groundwater levels, so we don’t expect them to become so low that we have to impose temporary restrictions. “But, to be absolutely sure, we all need to think about how we use water and how we could save it. “Making just a few small changes to your routine, while also enjoying the sunshine, will make a big difference and help us keep up with demand and avoid the risk of water restrictions later.” And Anglia Water has issued a warning to people considering cooling off by plunging into their reservoirs. BBC Weather: Heatwave 'one level from national emergency'<doc-sep>Last month saw the highest temperature ever recorded in Scotland and was the driest June on record in parts of England. A temperature of 33.2C (91.7F) was provisionally recorded by the Met Office in Motherwell, Scotland, on 28 June - breaking the previous high of 32.9C (91.2F) set in August 2003 at Greycrook in the borders. Mean temperatures made last month the warmest June on record in Northern Ireland and Wales, and the fourth warmest in Scotland and England. Daytime temperatures were 19.9C (67.8F) on average - the same as the famed summer of 1976 and a joint second behind the average of 20.6C (69.1F) in June 1940. June was also a very dry month for England, with Middlesex seeing just 0.7mm of rainfall, Essex 1.7mm and Dorset 2mm. Advertisement "The record set in 1920 was broken in south east and central southern England, where 3.0mm of rainfall was recorded - only 6% of what you would expect there for the month," Sky News weather presenter Nazaneen Ghaffar said. She said some were concerned about a repeat of the country's memorably hot summer of 1976. "During that hot spell from mid-June to the end of August there was a maximum temperature of 32C (89.6F) or more recorded somewhere in the UK for 15 consecutive days," she said. "Some parts of the South West went 45 days without any rain in July and August which affected domestic water supplies leading to widespread water rationing." Image: It was Scotland's highest temperature in June in 15 years In the North West, the unusual conditions led to "aggressive" wildfires, as two blazes on neighbouring moors met, filling the sky with thick smoke and leaving a trail of blackened land. A Manchester fire spokesman said high temperatures were the toughest part of combating the fire, explaining it would "take many more days of intense sweat and effort" for "tired but optimistic" firefighters to extinguish it. Photographs showed firefighters beating down hot spots on Winter Hill near Bolton at dawn on Monday as services appealed for sun cream, insect repellent and hats as they battled the "unprecedented" blaze. The Irish Farmers Association has warned that "once in a generation" drought conditions could threaten farmers' livelihoods, depleting grass growth and causing problems with crops such as barley, lettuce, broccoli and cauliflower. Here’s a view from the top of Winter Hill this morning where crews are back on the moors beating down hot spots pic.twitter.com/GVNREhUQVz — Lancashire Fire (@LancashireFRS) 2 July 2018 Ireland has experienced very low rainfall since February - on a par with that of the country's last drought in 1976 - and no rain is forecast for the next week. The weather has broken records across the UK, with the Met Office putting forward its first ever thunderstorm alert for some areas on Sunday. Over the weekend, the weather mostly remained clear, and many people around Britain headed to beaches and parks to enjoy the heat. June was the fourth sunniest recorded in the UK overall, and temperatures remained in the mid-20s across most of the country.<doc-sep>
Brits are set to sizzle in temperatures above 30C as a heatwave sweeps the country - with June on course to be the hottest for 42 years. Some parts of the UK are expected to see up to 10 days of sweltering temperatures, despite freak snow on the summer solstice. Football fans will likely enjoy a "BBQ weekend" with 27C highs - with England due to take on Panama in the World Cup on Sunday. And by the middle of next week, temperatures could hit the low 30s. The warm weather will roast large parts of Britain, with high pressure dragging baking air from the Mediterranean across the country. (Image: www.alamy.com) (Image: www.alamy.com) Some computer models have indicated there will be a prolonged hot spell for areas of southern England, the Midlands and Wales. For locations further north , the values are only slightly lower. June is on track to be Britain’s hottest for 42 years, since 1976’s famous heatwave, Met Office statistics for the first half of June show. The UK average temperature of 14.7C - 1.7C above normal - from June 1-14 is the warmest June since 1976’s 15.0C over the whole of the month, figures show. June’s rainfall is also down by half – at just 19mm – amid 82 hours of sunshine, the Met Office said. (Image: www.alamy.com) (Image: REUTERS) Met Office forecaster Bonnie Diamond said: “It’s warming up from the weekend and for next week as high pressure drags up warmer air from the continent. “Sunday could see 26C and from Wednesday looks like the low 30s in the South, with sunny and warm weather lasting until at least the end of next week.” Weather Outlook forecaster Brian Gaze said: “It’s a BBQ weekend, with 27C possible by Sunday." In contrast, snow and -12C windchill surprised summer solstice hikers on the longest day of the year as a one-day chill hit from Iceland. And there is more snow forecast later on Scotland’s higher ground following flurries near Glen Affric, near Loch Ness, Highland. (Image: www.alamy.com) (Image: www.alamy.com) Taking to Twitter today, professional photographer James Roddie wrote: “Snowing on the summits!” Mountain Weather Information Service said: “Showers snow are possible on the highest tops, with wind chill feeling like -10C or locally colder.” Despite this, experts are confident that the UK will bask in very warm temperatures by the beginning of next week. A scorching southerly air flow is expected to blow northwards from France​, Spain and Portugal​, The Weather Channel says. ​The mercury could rocket into the low 30s by Wednesday under baking sunshine, with just a light breeze. (Image: www.alamy.com) (Image: www.alamy.com) ​​Meteorologist Amy Hodgson, of The Weather Channel, said: “It is looking like we’re going to get some lovely hot and sunny weather. “There is now high confidence that temperatures will increase to above to well-above normal through next week. “Sunny, dry and very warm conditions are expected across much of Europe under high pressure that will be centred across the British Isles on Monday, with temperatures reaching the high 20s across England. “As the high gradually drifts eastwards through the midweek period, temperatures will rise further in the southerly flow around the western flank of the high. (Image: SWNS.com) “Temperatures are expected to reach the low 30s across parts of France by Wednesday, possibly reaching these levels across southern and central England also under sunny skies and light winds.” However, there are still doubts over how long the hot spell will last. The forecaster added: “Towards the end of next week there is some uncertainty in how long these warm and sunny conditions will last, with some models indicating a risk to a change in pattern, with cooler north-westerly flow.”