Heatwave forecast for Blackpool as temperatures climb - everything you need to know

Temperatures are on the rise again with Blackpool expected to peak at 27C on Friday - under heatwave conditions for the third time this year.

There’s a definite north south split for the first half of the week. While the souths basks in heat, it will be cooler and cloudier here but it is warm at 20C today.

The heatwave is due to a high pressure centred near the UK that will bring extensive sunshine and light winds that willl steadily spred north as the week goes on.

It will last into the weekend with temperatures still into the high 20’s on Sunday.

While temperatures are not expected to reach the exceptional levels recorded during the June heatwave, many places are likely to experience several consecutive days of hot weather.

Met Office Deputy Chief Forecaster Steven Keates said: “Parts of the UK are entering heatwave conditions: the third heatwave in the UK so far this year.

“However, unlike the May and June heatwaves, we are not expecting this heatwave to be record-breaking. Temperatures this week are not expected to reach the highs we witnessed last month, though parts of southern England in particular are likely to see several days in the low 30s Celsius, and a few places could reach 34-35°C later this week.

“Night-time temperatures again will not be as high as what we experienced in June, though some larger urban areas are likely to remain in the high teens Celsius overnight, especially later in the week, and there is a chance that a tropical night (where temperatures do not fall below 20°C) may be recorded in a few places.

“Much of England and Wales will be hot, and the heat will extend to parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland too, though here peak temperatures are more likely to be in the upper 20s Celsius. With high UV and high temperatures, people should take the usual precautions with the heat and the sun.”

Parts of southeast England are expected to meet official ‘heatwave’ conditions by the end of Monday and as temperatures continue to rise through the week, further regions are likely to meet their local heatwave thresholds.

North-south contrast continues

While southern areas see largely settled and increasingly hot conditions, a marked north-south split will persist through the first half of the week.

Scotland will see more cloud, stronger winds and outbreaks of rain on Monday and Tuesday, with temperatures generally closer to average for the time of year. By the weekend, the warmer air is likely to extend further north across much of the UK.

When will the heatwave end?

The very warm conditions are likely to last into the weekend, but with increasing humidity and a growing risk of showers or isolated thunderstorms. Into early next week, temperatures are likely to trend down slightly, although many areas will stay dry, fine and still warm.

Staying safe in hot weather

With temperatures expected to remain high over several days, people are advised to take sensible precautions in the heat, including staying hydrated, avoiding prolonged exposure to the sun during the hottest part of the day, and checking on vulnerable friends, family and neighbours.

UV levels are expected to be high or very high across many parts of the UK throughout the week, and people heading outdoors should ensure they use appropriate sun protection.

What is a heatwave?

A UK heatwave threshold is met when a location records a period of at least three consecutive days with daily maximum temperatures meeting or exceeding the heatwave temperature threshold. The threshold varies by UK county, see the UK temperature threshold map below. In Blackpool it’s when temperatures hit 25C for three consecutive days