UK could see highs of 30°C this weekend with another heatwave on its way
It's good news for sun worshippers as the majority of the UK will be widely dry with sunny spells for the rest of the week.
But while temperatures could climb to the low 30s by the end of the week, it's unlikely to get hotter than the heatwave we saw earlier this month which sparked amber heat health warnings.
Different areas of the UK have different temperature thresholds to meet before they are officially classed as being in a heatwave.
The Met Office warns that this upcoming heatwave is expected to last longer and extend further north and west, covering a larger part of the UK, than those we've already seen this year.
It's expected that temperatures will peak over the weekend, with highs of up to 32°C in parts of England and Wales, before easing off slightly next week.
Aside from patchy cloud and occasional drizzle across north west Scotland and parts of Northern Ireland, the weather is set to remain dry and clear for the majority of the UK this week.
The Met Office has warned of the prospect of some 'uncomfortable warm nights' over the weekend – so make sure you're up-to-date on the latest cooling hacks, or consider getting a new fan.
Chief meteorologist Neil Armstrong said: 'High pressure from the Atlantic will lead to a build in temperatures over the coming days, with heatwave criteria reached by the weekend.
Temperatures are expected to exceed 30°C in some areas towards the end of the week.
'Scotland is also expected to meet heatwave criteria over the weekend.
'In addition, pollen and UV levels will also be very high in some areas.'
It's not just those of us on land who are sweating it out during higher temperatures. More Trending
Seas south of the UK are currently experiencing a significant marine heatwave, making the prospect of a dip in the sea a little more pleasant but potentially causing a negative impact on the marine environment.
However the same can't be said for the seas off northern Britain and Northern Ireland, which will likely remain chilly.
It comes as last month was the warmest June in England on record, and the second warmest in the UK since 1884.
The hottest day of 2025 so far was recorded on July 1, reaching a high of 34.7°C in St James's Park in London.
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