After reaching a peak of 35C earlier this week, the Met Office is predicting a decrease in temperatures leading up to the weekend.
This week marked the fourth heatwave of 2026. Weather forecasts now hint at the possibility of a fifth heatwave on the horizon.
According to the GFS weather model, temperatures are expected to rise again next Sunday, with highs of 31C in Gloucestershire and 29-30C in various western and southern regions.
Further data indicates that on August 10, temperatures could soar to 34C in the south-east, particularly in and around London, with highs of 32C in much of south-eastern England and 30-31C in the Midlands.
On August 11, the GFS model suggests the possibility of temperatures hitting 32C in East Anglia and Essex.
During this period, temperature anomaly maps depict England and Wales in dark red shades, indicating temperatures significantly above the seasonal average, with 15 counties in England likely to experience temperatures of 32C or higher.
The Met Office anticipates that temperatures will return to near-average levels across the UK starting tomorrow.
The forecast for August 3 to August 12 suggests occasional warmer periods, especially in the south, alongside the potential for widespread heavy rain and strong winds at times.
Fortunately, the upcoming heat is not expected to be as intense as recent weeks.
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