Met Office forecasting high temperatures to continue in Leeds - when it could next rain

The Met Office is forecasting high temperatures to continue in Leeds this week, with rain not expected until the latter part of July.

The forecaster is predicting Wednesday 15 July in Leeds to be a sunny day with a gentle breeze. There is a high temperature of 27°C and a low temperature of 13°C, with a daily highest wind gust of 27mph.

Thursday 16 July is again forecast to be a sunny day in Leeds, with a high temperature of 28°C and a low temperature of 14°C. There is a daily highest wind gust of 21mph.

The forecast for Leeds on Friday 17 July shows sun, with a high temperature of 25°C and a low temperature of 13°C. There is a daily highest wind gust of 22mph.

Sunny intervals are forecast for Leeds on Saturday 18 July, with a high temperature of 22°C and a low temperature of 12°C. There is a daily highest wind gust of 20mph.

The forecast for Leeds on Sunday 19 July again shows sunny intervals,with a high temperature of 24°C and a low temperature of 13°C. There is a daily highest wind gust of 20mph.

Monday 20 July is forecast to be a sunny day in Leeds, with a high temperature of 25°C and a low temperature of 14°C. There is a daily highest wind gust of 17mph.

Steven Keates, Met Office Deputy Chief Forecaster, said: “The overall pattern continues to remain settled with large amounts of sunshine though this week, and temperatures peaking around 30°C-32°C across parts of England and Wales.

“In terms of rain, there’s a chance of some showers and thunderstorms in isolated spots in the south of England on Wednesday and Thursday, but these are likely to be sporadic in nature, and many people won’t see any rain this week.

"By the weekend, high pressure builds back in from the northwest, reducing the shower risk and bringing a return to more widely settled, dry and still warm conditions. Temperatures ease slightly by Saturday compared with the midweek peak, but continues to remain fine and warm for many areas.”

UK Met Office long-range forecast

According to the Met Office’s UK-wide long-range forecast, “a greater chance of rain” is not expected until the latter part of July.

Sunday 19 July to Tuesday 28 July

Remaining predominantly dry for most parts of the country as high pressure is likely to remain close to the UK for much of this period. However, with the source region of the air being from the North Atlantic, it will be somewhat less hot compared to many recent days. Any showers during the start of the period are more likely across the far north.

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.

Wednesday 29 July to Wednesday 12 Aug

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.

NHS sun safety tips

The NHS says to keep safe in hot weather, you should:

• spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm
• never burn
• cover up with suitable clothing and sunglasses
• take extra care with children
• use at least factor 30 sunscreen

What you can do to stay cool and safe in hot weather

The UKHSA advises doing the following to keep cool when the weather is warm:

• if you are going to do a physical activity (for example exercise or walking the dog), plan to do these during times of the day when it is cooler such as the morning or evening
• keep your home cool by closing windows and curtains in rooms that face the sun
• drink plenty of fluids and limit your alcohol intake
• check on family, friends and neighbours who may be at higher risk of becoming unwell, and if you are at higher risk, ask them to do the same for you
• know the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke and what to do if you or someone else has them