UK Heatwave Returns: Hotter Weekend Ahead?

Following a brief respite, parts of the UK are forecast to experience heatwave conditions again this upcoming weekend. The current week has seen a return to more typical summer temperatures, ranging from the low to mid-20s Celsius, offering relief after recent record-breaking heat. However, from Tuesday, conditions are expected to become more changeable with potential for showers and thunderstorms, especially in the north and west, while southern and southeastern areas remain drier and warm.

As the weekend approaches, high pressure building from the Azores is predicted to bring more settled, warm to very warm weather across much of the UK. England and Wales are likely to see the highest temperatures, with forecasts suggesting readings could approach the high 20s Celsius, potentially reaching 30C in the southeast. While a return to heatwave conditions is considered increasingly likely for some areas, meteorologists currently assess the chance of extreme high temperatures or humidity levels matching those of the previous week as low.