No rain in the forecast as Sheffield heatwave continues, says Met Office
“The overall pattern continues to remain settled with large amounts of sunshine though this week”
Sheffield is facing another week of dry, sunny and very warm conditions, according to the Met Office.
Temperatures are set to peak at 27 degrees on Wednesday and Thursday before gradually dropping to 23C on Saturday and picking up to 25C on Sunday.
While not as hot as earlier this month, no rain is forecast and parks and gardens will continue drying out and turning brown.
It is the third heatwave to hit the city this year after record breaking temperatures in May and June.
Met Office deputy chief forecaster, Steven Keates, said “The overall pattern continues to remain settled with large amounts of sunshine though this week, and temperatures peaking around 30°C–32°C across parts of England and Wales.
“In terms of rain, there’s a chance of some showers and thunderstorms in isolated spots in the south of England on Wednesday and Thursday, but these are likely to be sporadic in nature, and many people won’t see any rain this week.
"By the weekend, high pressure builds back in from the northwest, reducing the shower risk and bringing a return to more widely settled, dry and still warm conditions. Temperatures ease slightly by Saturday compared with the midweek peak, but continues to remain fine and warm for many areas.”
The UK long range forecast from Saturday is for “plenty more dry weather” the Met Office says.
Towards the end of July there is a greater chance of rain, showers or thunderstorms compared to earlier in the month, it adds.
But temperatures are expected to remain above average during this period.
From Tuesday, July 28, a more changeable period is a possibility but temperatures are “likely to be above normal with some hot spells possible.”