Despite some rain further north, the exceptionally dry spell across southern Britain is set to continue. Meanwhile, it’s touch and go for a record hot July, with temperatures potentially hitting the mid-30s next week.
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Drought has been declared in north Wales and a part of England, with other areas on the brink of declaring drought, as record dry conditions worsen following three heatwaves so far this summer. Rain is expected over the weekend, Read more
A change is on the way at the weekend, which will see high pressure retreat to allow Atlantic frontal systems to move across the UK to bring showers or longer spells of rain, but for many, unlikely to that wet.
High pressure keeps most of the UK dry and warm through Friday, with temperatures reaching the high 20s in southern England. After an exceptionally dry July, attention turns to the weekend and the first sign of rain arriving on Saturday.
Looking to stay dry for most until some point next weekend, though northwestern areas may see patchy light rain. Temperatures on the rise in the south, could reach high 20s by Thursday.
The exceptionally hot weather looks set to end for the second half of July. Temperatures will still mostly be above average, particularly in the south, with less settled weather likely towards the end of the month.
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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/
Warm and dry conditions are set to remain across many parts of the UK for the next ten days, with little rain in sight. Hosepipe bans increase, perhaps a change to something more unsettled to end July.
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.