ACCORDING to the Met Office the North-East could see “warmer than average” temperatures from the middle of August as hot air moves in.

Although the Met Office has not mentioned a heat wave directly, they have hinted at high temperatures set to hit the UK later this month from Monday August 16.

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More unsettled weather has also been forecasted as well, however, this will primarily be in the Northwest of England.

The Met Office said: “There are current signals of a drier and warmer than average period from the middle of August.

“Occasional spells of more unsettled weather, primarily in the northwest, remains possible.

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The forecast continues to say that “most should see dry and fine weather. Above average temperatures continue to be indicated through the remainder of August.”

There could also possibly be “even very warm conditions at times in southern areas.”

Despite this, confidence reportedly “remains low” at the moment according to the weather forecaster, and southern areas of the country could see short-lived thundery spells.

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Before then, however, the forecaster remains mixed for the immediate future, with a mixture of sunny spells and showers between August 6 and August 15.

Drier interludes are also expected, but showery spells could merge to give longer spells of rain, with thunderstorms likely to develop from these.

The Met Office said: “There is a risk of strong winds at times for some, and temperatures are expected to be below average, but perhaps slightly above average in northern areas. 

“Through the remainder of this period, it will likely turn settled, though a few showers cannot be ruled out, especially in southeastern areas. 

“This will bring drier weather, with sunny spells for most through to mid-August, and temperatures trending above average.”

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