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Weekend rain ends the anticyclonic spell, but southern England sees little of it

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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Parts of UK officially declare drought, other areas on the brink, with little rain forecast

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

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Rain on the way at the weekend, but don’t expect a lot

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.

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Staying warm and mostly dry through to Friday but change awaits this weekend

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.

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Week ahead: No rain for most until the weekend, temperatures on the rise in the south

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.

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The hottest weather is over for now, but a top-five July still looks likely

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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Bans, butts and brown lawns: how the public really feels about hosepipe restrictions

Parts of Wales are heading for a Hosepipe Ban this weekend, with several English water companies already imposing restrictions. What do these Temporary Usage Bans actually cover, as research reveals public attitudes towards them.

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A Northerly flow by Friday after a hot Thursday away from east coast cloud cover

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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St Swithin’s Day arrives dry as the parched spell shows little sign of breaking

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.

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The growing impacts of three heatwaves and lack of rainfall as we approach mid-summer

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.

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Heatwave conditions continue this week and no rain on the horizon for most

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.

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Fire severity risk very high for England and Wales amid continuing heatwave and brisk easterly winds

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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