UK weather maps turn dark red as new 33C 'heatwave' to hammer England in days

Brits are only just recovering after the hottest day of the year left them sweltering - and now more hot weather is set to scorch the UK. Highs of 33C will hit in a few days, according to WXCharts, which has forecast stifling weather for next Monday, June 30.

It is predicted to be hottest in Kent (Maidstone, Canterbury) at 33C, followed by London, East Sussex, Essex and Suffolk (Crawley, Chelmsford, Colchester, Ipswich) where it's set to be 32C. The rest of the east (Surrey, West Sussex, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk) is forecast for temperatures between 30C and 31C.

Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Hampshire could see temperatures between 26C and 29C. There could also be highs of between 20C and 25C in Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Dorset, Somerset, and Devon. The rest of England and Wales is set to be between 16C and 19C, while Northern Ireland could reach between 14C and 16C and Scotland between 9C and 18C.

The Met Office said of the period: "Weather conditions are expected to remain changeable through this period, as a series of Atlantic low-pressure systems pass to the northwest of the UK.

"These will tend to bring some occasional rain or showers, most frequent in northwestern areas where it may also be rather breezy or windy at times. Whilst some rain or showers will be possible across the south and east, here longer drier spells are more likely, under the influence of higher pressure.

"There is also the chance of some occasional very warm weather, as south or southwesterly winds allow brief bursts of hotter air to encroach from the continent, but probably fairly short-lived and perhaps also accompanied by a few thunderstorms at times."

Today:

Largely dry for many. Plenty of sunny spells across the south, variable amounts of cloud in the north with a few showers. Windy across the country, particularly in the north. Feeling fresher than of late but warm in the sunshine.

Tonight:

Cloud will thicken from the west tonight with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Staying dry in the east with clear spells. Remaining breezy and warm overnight.

Tuesday:

Cloud and rain will continue to spread east, although some eastern areas will stay dry with bright spells. Feeling warm and humid in the southeast but a little fresher elsewhere.

Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:

Staying changeable in the coming days with spells of rain at times and some drier interludes. Staying warm and humid in the south, but perhaps a little fresher on Thursday.