UK's most parched regions miss chance for rain ahead of next heatwave
Summary
Some of the driest areas in the UK missed rain before a new heatwave arrives, with temperatures expected to reach up to 35°C (95°F) in parts of England. Wales is in drought, and large areas of England are close to it, while health warnings have been issued for heat-related risks.Key Facts
- Northern and western UK had some rain over the weekend; southern parts mostly did not.
- Wales has officially entered drought status.
- Southern, central, and eastern England are in prolonged dry weather, just before drought is declared.
- Temperatures will peak around 35°C (95°F) in south-east England during the heatwave.
- Heat health alerts are active from July 28 to July 31 in many regions, warning vulnerable people of risks.
- Scotland and Northern Ireland will have cooler, rainy weather with temperatures in the high teens or low twenties °C.
- Driest areas like central, southern, and eastern England have had very little rainfall this month.
- Wisley in Surrey recorded 39 days without rain as of July 26, well below normal rainfall levels for July.
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