Weekend to bring significant drop in temperatures as heatwave ends
Summary
The UK will see much cooler weather this weekend as a heatwave ends, with temperatures dropping by 10 to 15 degrees Celsius. This cooler weather will bring more chances of rain, especially in areas that have been very dry.Key Facts
- Thursday was the hottest day of 2026 in the UK, reaching 38.1°C (100.6°F) in Kew Gardens.
- This year has had 39 days with temperatures of 30°C (86°F) or higher, breaking the previous record of 30 days from 1995.
- Three of the nine times the UK temperature has reached 37°C (99°F) or more have occurred in 2026.
- The heatwave has caused problems like wildfires, transport delays, and more heat-related deaths.
- A cold front moving southeast brings cooler northwesterly winds and some rain.
- Temperatures this weekend will generally be 16-24°C (about 61-75°F), close to the seasonal average for mid-August.
- Some areas in southeast England might still be warmer, reaching 27-28°C (81-82°F).
- Cooler and more changeable weather is expected to continue for the rest of August, with possible rain systems approaching.
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