June 15th 2024.
The Met Office has issued a warning for today, predicting that scattered showers will turn into heavy and potentially thundery downpours. This trend is expected to continue throughout the weekend, making for another damp and stormy few days across the country. While there may be some pockets of sunshine to enjoy, the Met Office cautions that these showers could quickly escalate into intense thunderstorms.
Unfortunately, this means that temperatures will remain cooler than the typical June average of 20C. In fact, even regions in the north such as Newcastle and Edinburgh will experience below-average temperatures, reaching only 15C and 13C respectively. Although this may seem chilly compared to recent weeks, it is still a bit warmer than what we saw during May, which broke records for being the hottest month on record.
As we continue through this month of unseasonably cool weather, there may be some brief periods of more pleasant conditions, but for the most part, the forecast calls for a continuation of the current pattern of chilly temperatures and frequent showers. Even those who brave the elements on their bicycles are not immune to the unpredictable weather, as seen by the cyclists wearing plastic ponchos to protect themselves from the rain along the River Thames.
Rebekah Sherwin, deputy chief meteorologist at the Met Office, explains that the outlook for the rest of the month is not promising for those hoping for warmer weather. She notes that there is no strong indication that temperatures will rise above the average for this time of year. Looking further ahead, the long-range forecast from the Met Office suggests that it is difficult to make reliable predictions about the weather toward the end of the month, with signals being too weak to confidently forecast.
In the meantime, the Met Office advises that we can expect a mix of sun and showers, with temperatures hovering around or slightly above normal. So while we may not see a return to the scorching temperatures of May, we can at least hope for some dry and sunny breaks in between the rain. Stay updated on all the latest news in London by visiting The Agency's London news hub.
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