London weather: Capital to swelter in sticky' 30C before weekend thunderstorms, forecasters warn
Briefly

London is expected to experience peak temperatures of 30C on Friday, with a transition to cooler weather as thunderstorms are predicted for the weekend. While much of the UK will enjoy warm conditions, temperatures in London will be about 5C above the July average. Average July temperatures for the southeast are around 23C. Humidity levels will be higher due to weather patterns from south westerly winds, making the heat feel stickier than usual during this spell. A thunderstorm warning has yet to be issued for London, but alerts are active in Northern Ireland.
London is set to experience hot and humid temperatures peaking around 30C this week, with unsettled weather expected to bring thunderstorms over the weekend.
Forecasters predict London will see daytime highs of 21C to 24C as thunderstorms sweep in after the hot weather, with average July temperatures being 23C.
The peak hot day in London is anticipated on Friday, with potential temperatures of 30C as humid conditions result from south westerly winds.
Temperatures reaching around 28C in London on Thursday will not be as widespread as previous heatwaves, which were less humid and more localized.
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