UK to turn cooler with rain after exceptional heat and dry spell
Summary
After a very hot and dry summer with little rain, the UK will experience cooler weather and some rain this week. Although the rain will not be enough to end the drought, it will help reduce the risk of wildfires and ease pressure on emergency services.Key Facts
- Some parts of the UK have had no rain for 60 days, especially in southern England.
- Most of England and Wales are in drought due to the long dry spell.
- This week, low pressure weather will bring rain across the UK, becoming heavier in the south.
- The rain will be light or showery and won’t significantly improve the drought.
- Temperatures will fall below average by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius by the end of the week.
- Nights will become much cooler, with some places in southern England dropping to 3 or 4 degrees Celsius.
- The fire risk is expected to decrease to low or moderate because of the cooler, wetter weather.
- No more heatwaves are expected before the summer ends on August 31.
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