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UK Heatwave Alert: 40C Scorcher Next Week!
25 Jul
Summary
- Temperatures could reach 40C, potentially breaking UK records.
- The UK may experience its fourth heatwave of the year.
- Eighteen English counties could see highs of 39C or more.
England is set to face a severe heatwave next week, with weather models predicting temperatures could reach a staggering 40C. This surge in heat may trigger the fourth heatwave of the year for some regions. The Met Office forecasts that southern and eastern England could experience highs of 30C by Tuesday, escalating throughout the week.
Extreme temperatures are anticipated from Thursday onwards, with the GFS model indicating widespread highs of 39C across central, southern, and south-eastern England. This would exceed the current 2026 record of 37.7C. By Sunday, temperatures might peak at 40C in eastern England, potentially setting a new all-time UK record, which currently stands at 40.3C from the July 2022 heatwave.
Temperature anomaly maps show England and Wales shaded in dark red and black, indicating temperatures well above the seasonal average. Notably, eighteen specific counties in England are predicted to experience temperatures of 39C or greater. Scotland and Northern Ireland are expected to remain considerably cooler, with highs unlikely to exceed the low twenties.
