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Another hot and sunny day for most of the UK on Thursday, but cooler along the east coast, as that blanket of low cloud continues to lurk. A change to a northerly flow by Friday/
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Third heatwave of the year continues this week across parts of the UK and western Europe, impacts on the environment are starting to become more apparent, exacerbated by lack of rain and high temperatures.
Heatwave conditions across parts of England and Wales return from Tuesday and continue through to Friday this week, while little or no rain is forecast for most of the UK too for the next 7-10 days.
The heatwave continues this week, but a brisk wind off the North Sea will bring low cloud in overnight and also a very high risk of wildfire spread. Weekend fires have brought challenging conditions for emergency responders.
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The heatwave continues with a hot day on Friday but changes as a cold front brings rain to Northern Scotland lasting on Saturday morning. A North Sea breeze will change how eastern Britain feels this weekend.
Heatwave conditions continue across central, eastern and southern England. High pressure means more sunshine, calm conditions and growing heat. Up into the mid 30sC.
The heat will expand north and intensify this week across England and Wales, mid-30s possible Thursday-Friday. Potentially no rain for most of the UK over the next 10 days too, though the heat eases from the weekend.
England and parts of Wales head into heatwave number 3 this week. It’s been windy and damp in the north but the warmth and sunshine will spill across more of the UK by midweek as the south hots up.