Thinking about the next heatwave? Prepare for more rain first
A strengthening jet stream has brought rain to the UK but long-range summer forecasts show warmer weather could be ahead
AI Summary
UK summer forecasts from the Met Office and MeteoGroup indicate a higher chance of warmer-than-average temperatures and more heatwaves, following a record-breaking May heatwave. The Met Office says hotter summers are now twice as likely compared to the 1991-2020 average. Forecasts disagree on rainfall, with MeteoGroup predicting drier conditions while the Met Office suggests average to possibly wetter than normal.