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Temperatures to drop this week but relief from heat may be short-lived

Temperatures to drop this week but relief from heat may be short-lived

Summary

The UK will experience cooler temperatures this week after breaking heat records last week, including a new June high of 37.7°C in Norfolk. However, the cool spell may be brief as high pressure systems could bring another heatwave in early July.

Key Facts

  • A new June temperature record of 37.7°C was recorded in Lingwood, Norfolk on June 26.
  • This breaks the previous June record of 35.6°C set in 1976.
  • Cooler weather will arrive with south-westerly winds bringing rain and lower humidity.
  • Northern and western parts of the UK may see showers and thunderstorms midweek.
  • Southeastern England may stay dry and warm, with highs around 25–26°C.
  • A high-pressure area from the Azores might cause a new heatwave starting this weekend or early July.
  • Heatwaves in the UK are becoming stronger and more frequent due to human-caused climate change.
  • Long-term forecasts show more hot spells are likely in July and August.
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