UK hot weather forecast as temperatures set to soar above sweltering 30C

Brits have been told to get out their hats and sunglasses as temperatures could climb back up to 30C due to an Iberian plume next month.

New weather maps, from WXCharts, have revealed what major cities are set to heat up from as early as August 6. The charts, which are covered in red to symbolise sweltering conditions, showed that southern and south-eastern Englandcould experience highs of 31C. After the short spell, the balmy temperatures could re-appear later this month.

According to the maps, hot air will move from southwestern Europe from August 1, causing a wrath of heat to hit several cities. Birmingham and Gloucester are likely to be plunged under the conditions first. The town of Reading has also been mapped for hot temperatures.

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London, Southampton and Brighton are also expected to be hit by the sizzling conditions, with a fourth heatwave on the cards. However, before tropical temperatures return, parts of the UK could experience showers and fierce winds.

The Met Office's long-range forecast, from July 29 to August 7, states: "A weather regime dominated by westerly winds is likely at first. This will likely bring rain and showers at times interspersed with periods of more settled weather. The north and west will most likely be the focus of any wetter and windier weather, where there may be some prolonged spells of rain at times. The highest chance of drier and sunnier weather is expected across southern and eastern parts of the country.

"Through the period, high pressure may start to have greater influence as it builds northeast across the country. This bringing more prolonged settled spells to many areas. Breeziestconditions across the north of the country. Temperatures generally near average though with some warmer spells likely."

The forecast, from August 8 to August 22, said: "While westerly winds will bring changeable conditions at times, some settled spells are likely to develop during August. These bringing more prolonged dry and sunny weather, especially across the south of the country but potentially spreading to all areas at times. Temperatures will likely be near or above average overall. There is a chance of some very warm or hot spells, especially in the south and east."