Cooler for some this weekend but heatwave continues
Summary
Parts of the UK will feel cooler this weekend due to stronger north-easterly winds, but the heatwave will continue with high temperatures in many areas. Heat health alerts remain active in much of England, and several water companies have introduced hosepipe bans because of low rainfall and high water use.Key Facts
- Temperatures reached over 35°C on Friday, setting a new record for the number of very hot days this year in the UK.
- Heat health alerts (amber and yellow) are in place across large parts of England until Sunday evening.
- Hosepipe bans started in some areas, affecting over five million people due to water shortages.
- On Saturday, the warmest areas will be the west Midlands, southeast Wales, and parts of southern England, with highs up to 33°C.
- Northern and eastern parts of England will feel cooler due to winds and cloud cover along the North Sea coast.
- Scotland and Northern Ireland will see more clouds and lower temperatures around 24°C or cooler.
- The heatwave is expected to continue next week with temperatures around 30-33°C in southern England.
- Rain is unlikely for most areas this week, except for some showers in southwest England on Monday; more rain might come near the end of next week.
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