Tropical Storm Dexter is heading towards the UK
Tempertures are set to rise across the UK next week
Temperatures are to rise across southern parts of the UK, as the remnants of Tropical Storm Dexter draws warm air up from the southwest across the UK.
The Met Office has said that temperatures are expected to exceed 30°C in parts of central, southern, and eastern England on Monday and Tuesday.
Unfortunately, Northern Ireland is not exactly set for a heatwave, but temperatures are set to rise across the country heading into next week with highs of 24 degrees.
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A spokesperson for the Met Office said that temperatures could reach into the low 30s in London but people in Northern Ireland should expect to see rain showers.
They said: “Northern Ireland will see some outbreaks of rain from the remnants of ex-tropical storm Dexter later Sunday and into Monday, before temperatures start to rise Monday and Tuesday, climbing into the mid-20’s. So not as high as the low to mid 30’s mainly across England.
“A few showers possible on Monday but largely cloudy with bright or sunny spells later. Highs 24 C.
“Similar on Tuesday again with the risk of the odd heavy shower, with 23-24 C as a high. Warm overnight. Average temps for NI are around 18 C so will still be above average for August.”
Here is what the Met Office outlook for Northern Ireland forecasts:
Saturday:
Early morning rain will soon clear to leave a dry sunny morning. Patchy cloud will bubble up from late morning, perhaps giving a few isolated afternoon showers. Maximum temperature 20 °C.
Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:
A mostly dry few days with light winds and gradually turning warmer. Rather cloudy at times, and a chance of rain most likely on Monday.
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