The United Kingdom is anticipating its fourth heatwave of the summer, with forecasters predicting temperatures could reach as high as 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit). This follows a period of rain in the North and Northwest, with hot and dry conditions expected to re-establish across much of England and eastern Wales.
According to BBC forecasters, most of the week will see temperatures ranging from 25C to 32C (77F to 90F). However, by the weekend, temperatures in England may climb to between 30C and 35C (86F to 95F).
This summer has already experienced significant heat, including a record-breaking June day when temperatures reached 37.7C (99.9F) at Strumpshaw Hill, near Lingwood in Norfolk. Heatwaves are officially defined as periods where temperatures exceed local thresholds for three consecutive days.
The UK's third heatwave concluded last weekend for most regions when maximum temperatures fell below 24C (75F). Despite this, two locations, Usk in Monmouthshire and Exeter Airport in Devon, have recorded temperatures exceeding heatwave thresholds for 20 consecutive days.
In response to the dry conditions, more than 20 million Britons are currently subject to hosepipe bans.
Met Office chief meteorologist Dan Suri indicated that while some areas, particularly in the North and West, might experience rain and showers as weather fronts move across the UK, many places are expected to receive minimal rainfall. He noted that dry conditions are likely to dominate in southern England, with temperatures quickly recovering this week and the potential for very warm or locally hot weather to return.