The hot spell could beat last year's record-breaking temperatures of 40.3C
The hot spell could last for two weeks, with the Met Office predicting it to start around mid-July if high pressure becomes established. It means this July could beat last year’s record-breaking 40.3C experienced in Lincolnshire, reports the Liverpool ECHO.
This has been backed up by the Met Office, as it agreed extreme temperatures are ‘not out of the question’, with the mercury boosted by hot continental air. Met Office meteorologist Jonathan Vautrey told The Mirror: "Towards the middle to the end of July there is an increasing chance that high pressure may become established."On balance northern areas are more likely to see drier conditions with southern areas seeing greater risk of showers and thunderstorms.
"Because of the change in climate our extreme temperatures are continuously being pushed. There is an increasing chance these extremes could get pushed further. We got 40C last year and before that happened no one thought there was an outside chance. There’s also a possibility we do continue to see those trends."
In the meantime, north west England can expect a mixed bag of sunshine and showers. Monday might feel cooler compared to recent temperatures, with rain showers turning heavy this afternoon and a maximum temperature of 20C.Tuesday is forecast to be 'murky,' with cloud and outbreaks of rain and drizzle, turning heavy at times across the higher ground. Again, the mercury will stretch to 20C at the most.
The rest of the week will be 'changeable,' with cloud and heavy showers expected on Wednesday, bur drier conditions on Thursday, despite the odd shower.
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