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Tropical Storm Debby Could Drive UK Temperatures to Mid-30s Next Week. Tropical Storm Debby could indirectly influence UK weather, potentially bringing temperatures in the mid-30s next week, according to the Met Office, Sky News reports. This week, Debby caused heavy rain, high winds, and flooding in Florida and the US southeast, killing six people and making landfall as a Category 1 hurricane before weakening to a tropical storm. Debby is expected to bring up to 600mm of rain to the Carolinas, about half the yearly average, before gradually weakening and breaking up later in the week. While Debby will not directly impact the UK, its remnants will influence the weather by affecting the strength and shape of the jet stream, which often dictates UK weather patterns. Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Nick Silkstone explained that Debby would help to strengthen and veer the jet stream southwards, potentially allowing a hot airmass to develop over the UK. There is a 30% chance that temperatures could reach the mid-30s Celsius in the southeast of the UK early next week, with more certainty that temperatures will hit 30C. Despite the potential heatwave, some areas in the UK might experience heavy rain and thunderstorms, indicating varied weather conditions across the country. The southward dip in the jet stream across the mid-Atlantic this weekend and early next week will facilitate the southwest flow of hot air into the UK, driven by Debby's influence. If the forecast holds, next week's temperatures could be the hottest of the year in the UK, driven by the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby. The Met Office continues to monitor Debby's progress and its potential impact on the UK weather, providing updates as the situation evolves.
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