What will the weather be like across Harrogate this week as temperatures are expected to rise

According to the Met Office, temperatures are forecast to rise over the coming weeks starting this week, however they are not expecting any temperature records to be broken.

Although it’s too early to say how long the hot spell will last, there are indications of a return to more changeable conditions from about mid-August.

Here is the weather forecast for the week ahead...

Today (August 8)

A bright start for many, however patchy cloud developing through the morning leading to sunny intervals

Dry with cloud clearing and sunny spells in the afternoon - feeling warm

Maximum temperature - 23°C

Pollen - Medium

UV - High

Tuesday (August 9)

Another day of sunny spells, very warm temperatures and light winds

A little patchy cloud is possible leading to some hazy sunshine at times

Maximum temperature - 24°C

Pollen - Medium

UV - High

Wednesday (August 10)

It will be dry with long sunny spells and very warm or hot temperatures

Winds remaining mostly light, though perhaps breezier later on

Maximum temperature - 26°C

Pollen - Medium

UV - High

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Thursday (August 11)

It will be dry with long sunny spells and very warm or hot temperatures

Winds remaining mostly light, though perhaps breezier later on

Maximum temperature - 28°C

Pollen - Medium

UV - High

Friday (August 12)

It will be dry with long sunny spells and very warm or hot temperatures

Winds remaining mostly light, though perhaps breezier later on

Maximum temperature - 28°C

Pollen - Medium

UV - High

Saturday (August 13)

Maximum temperature - 28°C

UV - High

Sunday (August 14)

Maximum temperature - 28°C

UV - High

For a full forecast, head to https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/

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