Issued: 0900 Monday 27th July 2026
Duty forecaster: Alexi Venerus

Hot south with possible thunderstorms. Cooler and wetter further north.

Another heatwave moves in this week across central and southern regions of England with temperatures expected well into the 30s by midweek. The risk of possible thunderstorms here too but mainly dry. Further north it will be less warm with the greater chance of wetter weather.

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Thursday 30/7/26
Thursday sees outbreaks of rain affect much of Scotland, heavy bursts within some blustery winds across northern regions here. Showery lighter rain through the Borders into northern England as well as northwest Wales. Scattered showers affecting western coasts of Ireland too. Some showers, locally heavy and potentially thundery, pushing through the Midlands into East Anglia. Otherwise sunny spells and dry conditions. A little cooler with westerly breezes though still very warm across southeast England with highs here reaching up to 29C. Highs 18 to 22C further north and 24 to 27C central areas.

Friday 31/7/26
Largely dry for central, south and eastern regions of England, but a chance of localised showers, possibly thundery, on Friday. A greater expectation of rain and showers for northern and western regions of Scotland and Ireland, some showery bursts extending eastward during the day. Some showers too for northwest England and Wales. Fresh westerly breezes in the north and west, lighter winds south. Highs 17 to 22C north and west, coolest western Scotland, up to 25 to 28C central and southeast England.

Saturday 1/8/26
Saturday sees another largely dry day, starting with plenty of sunshine across much of the UK and Ireland. Cloudier skies for northwest Scotland with outbreaks of rain and showers. Some fair weather cloud developing more widely and thicker cloud moving in across Ireland later on as rain approaches western areas by evening. Highs of 17 to 27C, warmest southeast.

Sunday 2/8/26
Slack pressure on Sunday brings more fair weather for most; often sunny, some cloud here and there. Thicker cloud developing across Scotland, more so further south here, with some patchy rain by afternoon. Risk of heavier rain for Ireland. Some thundery showers may affect southeast England. Light and variable winds for most. Highs at 17 to 26C.


 

Monday 3/8/26
An uncertain outlook on Monday as shallow low pressure is nearby, bringing a risk of rain and thundery downpours for some, but also areas which escape with drier and brighter weather. Light and variable winds for most. Feeling humid. Highs 19 to 28C, warmest toward the south.

Tuesday 4/8/26
Tuesday sees the potential for heavier, thundery showers, some areas seeing possible longer spells of rain, as low pressure continues to take control. Rain largely clearing in the west and through Ireland as the day progresses. Another warm and humid feeling day. Highs 18 to 26C.