Wednesday
A hot, mostly sunny Wednesday as high pressure is centred over western areas of the British Isles. Western parts of Ireland and Scotland will see more cloud, some local drizzly areas near the hills. Remaining hot throughout the afternoon with lengthy periods of sunshine for all except the far northwest of Scotland. Highs at 34C in southeast England, 24C in eastern Scotland and Ireland, 18C in northwest Scotland.

Wednesday Night
Little change overnight as skies remain clear across England. Southern and eastern parts of Ireland, Wales and Scotland stay clear of cloud as well; western areas will see some cloud rebuild as temperatures drop. Perhaps a few spots of drizzle on western hills of Ireland and Scotland, but nearly everywhere stays dry. Lows of 17C central England, to 20C around London and the home counties. Further north and west, lows approach 12 or 13C.

Thursday
High pressure remains through Thursday. Quickly feeling hot in the sunshine in England and Wales. More cloud for western areas of Scotland and the far west of Ireland with some low cloud and fog affecting the coasts of western and southern Wales as well as eastern and southern Ireland. This afternoon stays fair with lots of sunshine for many. Some cloud may encroach further into Scotland at times with patchy rain into northwestern areas. Highs could get to 37C in cities of southeast England, much of England and Wales in the low 30s. Further north, highs of 24 to 27C, and 19C in northwest Scotland.

Friday
On Friday, some patchy rain affects the Scottish Highlands and northern parts of Ireland. A few heavier bursts may appear here and there, but these fleeting, and plenty of extended dry spells too. An easterly breeze begins to pick up across England and Wales; staying largely sunny here with some fair weather cloud building in the afternoon. Another hot day with highs at 30 to 33C for much of England and Wales, up to 35C in southwest England. 25 to 27C for much of Scotland and Ireland, northwestern coasts in the high teens.