How hot will September weather be in Derbyshire? Full heatwave and rain forecast from Met Office
Derbyshire's September weather forecast predicts above-normal temperatures and potential rain.
Weather across the region continues to hover in the double digit temperature mark.
A weather alert from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) today gives an indication on temperatures for the coming days that appear to see little signs of cooling.
A yellow heat health alert has been extended across the Midlands and wider UK by UKHSA today.
Areas affected are East Midlands, West Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber, East of England, London, South East and South West.
The UKHSA alert started from 4pm on Wednesday, August 13, running through until 6pm on Monday, August 18.
Temperatures will peak this Friday (August 15) when the mercury hits 28°.
When will the UK heatwave end?
The current heatwave is expected to last through the rest of the week, according to the Met Office.
Will there be another heatwave?
Although a heatwave is not predicted in the coming days, the Met Office says more heatwaves are on the horizon in the coming years.
As the climate continues to change, the UK is likely to see more frequent and intense heatwaves.
A new Met Office study released in June highlights how UK heatwaves could become longer and hotter due to escalating climate trends, with an estimated 50-50 chance of seeing 40° again in the UK in the next 12 years.
When is it going to rain in Derbyshire?
Today we can expect dry and sunny weather with isolated thunderstorms possible in the afternoon.
The Met Office say although showers could be heavy at times with a risk of thunder, it will still feel very warm.
Rainfall in Derbyshire is next expected towards the end of the month, from August 28 till September 11.
The Met Office’s long range weather forecast predicts unsettled conditions.
Showers or longer spells of rain are expected to be most prevalent.
Some heavy and thundery rain is possible at times with a risk of strong winds. Interspersed with this are likely to be some transient periods of drier and more settled weather.
Temperatures are expected to be above normal with a chance of some hot spells, especially in the south of the country.
How hot will September be?
The Met Office long range weather forecast is available from Thursday August 28 to Thursday September 11.
The weather agency says temperatures are set to be higher than normal, with a chance of hot spells giving rise to a warmer summer in the early weeks of autumn.
You can see the full weather forecast for Derby here.