South West England

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Heatwave continues this week with a small risk of thunderstorms.

Today:

A largely dry, sunny and hot day today, although a small chance of a few showers developing along the south coast later. Widely breezy with strong winds continuing along the south coast. Maximum temperature 31 °C.

Tonight:

A risk of some further showers towards Devon and Cornwall this evening. Otherwise a warm but dry night with plenty of clear skies. Staying breezy near the south coast. Minimum temperature 15 °C.

Tuesday:

Another hot day on Tuesday, although sunshine likely to be more hazy than of late. A small chance of the odd shower in the west but most staying dry. Maximum temperature 32 °C.

Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:

Remaining hot with plenty more sunshine, although an increasing risk of some showers and thunderstorms at times. Lighter winds than Monday and Tuesday adding to the hot feel.

High pressure is likely to remain close to the UK into this period, and likely centred to the west or northwest of the country. This means plenty more dry weather for most if not all parts, though with the source region of the air being the North Atlantic, somewhat cooler, or at least less hot, conditions are expected, compared to many recent days. Towards the latter part of July, the influence of high pressure may wane somewhat, allowing a greater chance of rain, showers or thunderstorms compared to earlier in the month. Overall, temperatures are expected to remain above average during this period.

Perhaps a somewhat more changeable period, with the potential for showers or thunderstorms or even some longer spells of rain at times. Drier and brighter interludes are also likely, perhaps more likely across the south and southeast. Temperatures are likely to be above normal with some hot spells possible.