Parts of UK to get break in heatwave but dry spell to continue
Summary
Parts of the UK will see cooler temperatures soon after a long period of heatwave and dry weather. The heatwave is easing mainly in northern and eastern regions, but some southern areas might still experience hot weather this week, and most places will have little rain.Key Facts
- The UK has had a long heatwave, with some areas experiencing the hottest and driest conditions in decades.
- Northern and eastern Scotland and eastern England will get cooler by about 5 degrees Celsius due to northerly winds.
- Southern and western parts of the UK, like Bournemouth, may continue having heatwave temperatures above 26 degrees Celsius.
- Rain is expected to be very low across most of the UK, with less than 5mm in many places this week.
- North-west Scotland may see more rain, up to 30mm, from weather systems moving in.
- Large parts of central England have had the longest dry spell in 30 years, with places like Wisley, Surrey, having 31 dry days.
- The UK climate has warmed about 0.25 degrees Celsius per decade since the 1980s.
- Scientists say human-caused climate change is making heatwaves more common and stronger.
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