Heatwave conditions are likely to return to many parts of the UK next week as temperatures climb through the weekend and then more significantly, into the middle of next week.
Temperatures could reach 36°C in parts of East Anglia and south-east England by Thursday.
In Nottinghamshire temperatures are expected to reach 28˚C to 31˚C.
This weekend will see a north-south split in the weather. Scotland and Northern Ireland are expected to see spells of rain, which might be heavy at times. Further south, England and Wales will remain largely dry, sunny and increasingly warm.
Temperatures could reach 27°C today (Friday), 29°C or potentially 30°C on Saturday, before climbing to into the low 30s Celsius in southern and south-eastern England on Sunday.
Monday is expected to see a brief dip in temperatures, with highs of 27°C to 29°C forecast, before temperatures then rise day by day.
Highs of up to 30°C are possible across parts of England and Wales on Tuesday, increasing to 32°C to 34°C on Wednesday. The highest temperatures are currently expected on Thursday, when 36°C could be seen in parts of East Anglia and south-east England.
Deputy Chief Forecaster Mike Silverstone said: “Temperatures will climb through the weekend and, more significantly, through much of next week. After a brief dip on Monday, high pressure will move across the UK before settling to the east, allowing a southerly flow to develop.
“A fairly widespread heatwave is likely across large parts of England and Wales, with hot conditions developing in places. The heat is expected to peak for much of England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland on Wednesday, with up to 34°C possible in parts of central and southern England and southeast Wales. East Anglia and south-east England, however, could see temperatures even higher on Thursday.
“Humidity levels are also expected to increase through the week, which may make conditions feel more uncomfortable, particularly overnight.”
The UK Health Security Agency has issued yellow heat health alerts for parts of England, highlighting the potential impacts of hot weather, particularly for older people and those with underlying health conditions.
