Heavy rain and thunderstorms likely in Milton Keynes this week
It looks like the heatwave is finally coming to an end as milder temperatures and heavy rain is expected to creep in this week.
Some will be pleased to hear that the days of scorching sunshine and sweaty summer nights are coming to an end for now, as the warm, but milder temperatures continue into this week. The Met Office predicts that temperatures will range from 21°C to 25°C, with heavy showers and even thunderstorms later in the week.
Monday, August 24 (Today):
Today should see plenty of sunny spells, feeling nice and warm in the sunshine, but with an easterly breeze developing. The evening is expected to be dry and breezy over the hills, but not quite as chilly as recent nights. Highs of 25°C are expected in the day, with lows of 15 in the night.
Tuesday, August 25:
The day should start off dry in the morning with sunny, warm spells. A few showers could drift in by the afternoon with potential for heavier rain later on. A maximum temperature of 25°C is expected, with the day turning increasingly humid.
Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:
The Met Office predicts an ‘unsettled period’, due to low pressure moving in from the southwest. Heavy downpours and thunderstorms are likely each day. Temperatures are expected to stay a bit above average, turning increasingly humid.