When is the August heatwave coming? New date for next hot spell as UK forecast changes

Brits are set to finally enjoy see the end of showers and thunderstorms as the Met Office predicting soaring temperatures above the average by August 15 thanks to an African plume.

Summer so far has been a washout for much of the country with heavy rain and flooding but the light is at the end of the tunnel for sun lovers thanks to the spike in temperatures by mid-August.

The temperatures could rise up to 30C due to air moving up from Africa coupled with high pressure from the Azores – meaning yet another summer heatwave is in the cards.

The turning point is likely to be around Sunday, August 15, by which point the weather is to be more “settled” say forecasters.

This is slightly later than the forecast last week, which pinpointed Wednesday, August 11 as the tipping point into hotter weather.

The Met Office said: “It will turn settled, though a few showers cannot be ruled out, especially in south eastern areas.

The temperatures are likely to be above average and could reach 30C it is being predicted (PA)

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“This will bring drier weather, with sunny spells for most through to mid-August and temperatures trending above average.”

Then into the second half of August it is likely to be “drier and warmer” although the Met Office does have a hint of caution.

It said: “Whilst there are current signals of a drier and warmer than average period from the middle of August, occasional spells of more unsettled weather, primarily in the northwest, remains possible.”

It has been wet and stormy for much of the summer so far but warm weather is ahead (PA)

Adding: “Confidence through this period remains low at present. However, most should see dry and fine weather.

"Above average temperatures continue to be indicated through the remainder of August, with possibly even very warm conditions at times in southern areas.”

But before these warmer temperatures strike, there is more wet weather ahead for the coming couple of weeks due to a low pressure.

“We anticipate low pressure will be in charge across northern Europe for the next few weeks, keeping the UK weather unsettled, wetter, and cooler than normal for late summertime,” said the Met Office.