THIS summer Britain has felt like a different continent, with temperatures rising up to 35C at least once in all of the last three calendar months.
Over the last few weeks there has been a substantial dry spell as the heat has only continued – but when will we next see rainfall?
This summer is the first to ever see 35C in three different calendar months Credit: Getty
When is it expected to rain?
Although the summer sunshine has been enjoyable and a big treat for sun-seekers, many are now wondering when the .
Especially given the affecting around 23 million people across England and Wales.
Given the ban, people will be hoping rainfall is approaching, as it’s getting harder to keep lawns green and prevent flowers from wilting – affecting gardens all over the UK.
However, a change in temperature has already started, as cooler Atlantic air has pushed its way across the country, sweeping away the heat and bringing a shift in the weather pattern.
says this week we shall expect short, settled periods before topsy-turvy weather could hit, bringing longer spells of rain that could again turn heavy and thundery.
Looking further ahead to the next week, from Monday, July 27 into the first week of August, the weather is set to be a total mixed bag.
Forecasters say changeable weather patterns are on the cards, meaning Brits will be dodging showers and longer spells of rain. And there’s a risk of more booming thunder.
Crucially, the Met Office predicts temperatures will remain firmly above normal for the time of year, with the door open for more hot spells as we head into August.
The dry spell is expected to end shortly according to The Met Office Credit: PA
How long has the dry spell lasted?
The current dry spell in the UK has lasted what feels like a lifetime, with many parts of England receiving virtually no rainfall for over three weeks.
According to the National Drought Group, there are now multiple parts of the country in “prolonged dry weather”, which is the final stage before drought.
Among these locations are East Anglia, the West Midlands, Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire, Hertfordshire and London, Wessex, Thames, Solent and the South Downs.
The latest announcement takes into account the lack of rainfall and has confirmed that over 20 million people will be living under hosepipe bans by the end of this week.
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