Temperatures could hit 86f today as the Met Office’s much mocked ‘barbecue summer’ makes a brief appearance in some areas.
London and the South-East will see the best of the Mediterranean-style weather as millions swelter through one of the hottest days of the year so far. Elsewhere, temperatures will be cooler – with a risk of showers in the North and West. BBQ summer is back on: Sunseekers on Brighton beach earlier this year better pack the factor 20 again as temperatures are set to soar over the next few days However, the mini heatwave will be short lived, with cooler weather and thunderstorms beginning to sweep across parts of the country tonight. The return of warm weather – ushered in by a blast of warm air from France – will be welcomed by the millions who chose, or were forced, to take their summer holidays at home this year. These ‘staycationers’ have endured a mixed summer of weather.
The hot June – and scorching Wimbledon fortnight – were followed by a miserable washout July and an uninspiring first half of August.