Final day of heatwave for many before weekend cooldown
Summary
Parts of southeast England are experiencing the last day of a heatwave with temperatures up to 34°C (93°F). After several very hot days, cooler and more typical summer weather will arrive over the weekend, ending the heatwave for most areas.Key Facts
- The UK’s fifth heatwave of the year continues on Friday, with high temperatures particularly in southeast England.
- Temperatures reached a record 38.1°C (100.6°F) in Kew Gardens, London, on Thursday, the hottest day of 2026 so far.
- The UK has hit 38°C twice this year, a rare event only seen once before in 2022.
- Amber heat-health alerts are in place across England until 9 p.m. Friday due to health risks.
- Cooler weather will start moving in on Friday in northern and western UK, with temperatures dropping further over the weekend.
- By Sunday, temperatures are expected to be around average for this time of year, ranging from 17°C to 26°C (63°F to 79°F).
- The weekend will remain mostly dry, extending the period without significant rain in parts of southern England.
- Next week, rain is expected mainly in Scotland and Northern Ireland, with some showers possible further south later on.
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