May and June both saw sweltering heatwaves<\/a>, with temperatures reaching a high of 37.7C last month<\/a>. That beat the previous June record dating back to the summer of 1976.<\/a><\/p>\n The highest temperature<\/a> so far this week was recorded on Thursday at 35.5C in Wisley, Surrey, and the hot spell shows little sign of slowing down. <\/p>\n While temperatures will ease slightly from Friday\u2019s peak, many southern and western parts are expected to remain above 30C over the weekend and into next week.<\/p>\n How hot will this heatwave be?<\/p>\n The mercury will remain high across the UK for the remainder of this week, and more regions are likely to reach their local heatwave thresholds, the Met Office said.<\/p>\n Saturday will see highs of 32C to 34C in Wales and south-west England. In Northern Ireland temperatures could reach 25C, while Scotland could see highs of 27C.<\/p>\n By the weekend, conditions are set to become increasingly humid in the North, with a growing risk of showers or isolated thunderstorms.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n David Hayter, Met Office deputy chief forecaster, said: \u201cAreas of central and southern England and Wales are expected to see several more consecutive days of temperatures above 30C.<\/p>\n \u201cWhile temperatures are expected to reach into the low to mid-30Cs through the weekend, the focus of the heat will gradually shift towards western parts of the UK. This will also bring some slightly cooler and cloudier conditions to eastern coastal areas than of recent days. It will also turn windier across southern areas, bringing breezier conditions, especially along coasts and headlands.<\/p>\n \u201cThe main exception to the largely dry and sunny conditions is northern Scotland, where a cold front is bringing rain, cloud and some heavy downpours on Friday. But conditions are expected to improve over the weekend.\u201d<\/p>\n When will the heatwave end? <\/p>\n Into early next week, temperatures are likely to trend down very slightly, although many areas will stay dry, fine and very warm.<\/p>\n However, there is no clear end to the current heatwave and very warm temperatures, according to the Met Office. <\/p>\n Tom Crabtree, deputy chief forecaster, said: \u201cMany people will understandably want to know how long the current heatwave is likely to last. While temperatures are expected to ease across south-east England through the weekend and into next week, it won’t be a straightforward end to the warm weather.<\/p>\n \u201cHigh pressure is expected to remain in charge through much of next week, but it will gradually migrate northwards. This means that an easterly wind will become established in the South, and the focus for the hottest conditions will migrate towards the South West.<\/p>\n \u201cAs a result, some places that have seen the highest temperatures during recent weeks will begin to cool. It will however, remain very warm \u2013 especially in the South West \u2013 and heatwave thresholds may continue to be met in places.<\/p>\n \u201cThe overall signal is for continued fine, dry and very warm weather at times for many parts of the UK into next week. There is however a chance of thunderstorms spreading into parts of the South and South West.\u201d<\/p>\n What will the impact of this heatwave be?<\/p>\n Amber heat health alerts have been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for the Midlands and southern England, from 9am on Wednesday until 9pm on Sunday.<\/p>\n This means significant impacts are likely across health and social care services due to the high temperatures, including a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions.<\/p>\n Yellow heat health alerts have also been issued by the agency for Yorkshire and northern England, also between 9am on Wednesday to 9pm on Sunday.<\/p>\n The UKHSA said similar significant impacts are possible across these areas, and warned of a potential increase in water-related incidents across England, including risks from cold water shock and drowning.<\/p>\n Met Office deputy chief forecaster Steven Keates said people should \u201ctake the usual precautions with the heat and the sun\u201d.<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2284845372...jpeg\")
The hot spell is set to last through the weekend and into next week (Getty)<\/p>\n![\"People](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/a275c2fdb8b80af5bc10d8ea3ee5408bY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzgyOTg5ODk0-2.85091804.jpg\")
People shelter from the sun in Ely Park in Cambridgeshire on 26 June, during the intense heatwave that sent temperatures soaring in much of the UK (PA Wire)<\/p>\n
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A man holds two pints as he walks next to the River Great Ouse in Ely during the last heatwave (PA)<\/p>\n