Met Workplace spokesperson Grahame Madge stated there was “no forecast sign” for temperatures to achieve as excessive as 40C though a long-range forecast confirmed some warmth returning in August.
“There is no such thing as a forecast sign for temperatures to achieve final yr’s threshold this yr,” Mr Madge stated.
“The prospect of reaching 40C is round one per cent, so it’s unlikely in any given yr, however after all, it stays possible.”
The Met Workplace replace comes as Europe swelters below excessive warmth, with temperatures within the mid to late 40s in components, triggering wildfires and well being alerts.
On Tuesday, the forecaster predicts climate to be “largely dry and heat feeling throughout the far south with some sunny spells”. Nevertheless, there’s nonetheless no respite from rain for the northern area as it’s anticipated to unfold northeastwards via the day, turning heavy in locations.
The following few days are anticipated to stay cloudy, though fewer showers are anticipated with rain clearing early morning.
This July was anticipated to be hotter than normal within the UK amid worrying circumstances globally as excessive warmth pushed by the local weather disaster and the El Nino phenomenon gripped a number of nations within the northern hemisphere.
The UK earlier witnessed its hottest June on document, the Met Workplace stated, because of “the background warming of the Earth’s ambiance on account of human-induced local weather change”.
From the start of July, nevertheless, unsettled circumstances have taken over the UK, bringing rains, gusts and thunderstorms and preserving the mercury down, in full distinction to Europe.
The Met Workplace stated an Atlantic low-pressure system is bringing “unseasonably” robust winds, and heavy rain or showers to many locations throughout the UK over the approaching days, which can preserve temperatures down.
“That is an uncommon time of yr for such robust winds and, with many individuals on vacation or planning outside actions, they’re prone to trigger some disruption,” stated Met Workplace chief meteorologist Andy Web page.
As well as, heavy rain and thunderstorms may result in standing water and spray on roads and consequently tough driving circumstances. Winds are anticipated to ease via the night,” he stated.
“Temperatures are anticipated to remain close to common or relatively cool over the approaching days particularly within the rain and wind.”