We could be set for an even longer sunny spell than you might expect
Tourists on the large sandy beach in Priory Bay on Caldey Island off the coast of Tenby, Wales(Image: Getty)
If you’ve checked the weather forecast recently you might have noticed that Wales it going to be enjoying even more sunny weather, feeling more typical of your classic June temperatures than we’ve had in some years.
And if it gets as hot as it says it’s going to then it will be classed as a heatwave here in Wales this week.
On Thursday, June 19, some areas in Wales will see temperatures reaching 29°C according to weather maps and this will be most likely in and around Monmouth.
Lots of areas will also see temperatures reach 27°C on Thursday, most likely in Cardiff, Builth Wells, Newtown and Wrexham according to forecasters. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here
The Met Office forecast map for Thursday, June 19, at 4pm(Image: Met Office)
But we could be set for an even longer sunny spell than you might expect, as Welsh BBC Meteorologist Derek Brockway has hinted that it could last up until next week.
He said: “Plenty of dry weather in the week ahead with high pressure drifting across the UK.”
A more detailed map of south Wales on Thursday(Image: Met Office)
He added: “Very warm or hot Thursday, Friday and next weekend with lots of sunshine! 28°C in places. 30°C or higher in London.
“The hot spell may last into the start of the following week but not certain yet.”
North Wales temperatures on Thursday at 4pm(Image: Met Office)
The Met Office said the following for Tuesday, June 17: “A grey and murky start.
“Warm spells of sunshine developing across the south and east for a while, though cloud thickening enough further north and west to give patchy rain.
“Maximum temperature 20°C.”
Friday at 4pm(Image: Met Office)
And for the outlook from Wednesday to Friday, the weather service also noted: “Increasingly settled this week as high pressure builds from the southwest.
“Light winds and lengthy spells of warm sunshine with temperatures on the rise.”
Saturday at 4pm(Image: Met Office)
It added: “A few showers possible on Friday.”