Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTemperatures continue to heat up this summer after a sweltering June (AFP/Getty)A third heatwave of the year is forecast for the UK this weekend, primarily affecting the south and southeast of England. Temperatures are expected to reach highs of 28C on Saturday, 29C on Sunday, and potentially 31C by Monday.This hot spell is anticipated to be more pleasant than June's record-breaking heatwave due to lower humidity levels and a less widespread impact. While southern England experiences warm, sunny weather, western Scotland, particularly the Highlands, is predicted to receive significant rainfall, with over 100mm possible. The contrasting weather is attributed to an area of high pressure near the Azores influencing the south, while a westerly airflow brings frontal systems and rain to Scotland. In fullUK braces for third heatwave of the year as temperatures to hit 29C this weekendMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Third heatwave of the year to hit the UK this weekend
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTemperatures continue to heat up this summer after a sweltering June (AFP/Getty)A third heatwave of the year is forecast for the UK this weekend, primarily affecting the south and southeast of England. Temperatures are expected to reach highs of 28C on Saturday, 29C on Sunday, and potentially 31C by Monday.This hot spell is anticipated to be more pleasant than June's record-breaking heatwave due to lower humidity levels and a less widespread impact. While southern England experiences warm, sunny weather, western Scotland, particularly the Highlands, is predicted to receive significant rainfall, with over 100mm possible. The contrasting weather is attributed to an area of high pressure near the Azores influencing the south, while a westerly airflow brings frontal systems and rain to Scotland. In fullUK braces for third heatwave of the year as temperatures to hit 29C this weekendMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
