WeatherHeatwaveThe UK is set to brace for warm temperatures as 19 counties are expected to climb to above 30C in the next heatwave that will hit at the end of the week06:52, 20 Jul 2026Another heatwave is expected to spread across the UK this week as temperatures rocket to above 30C in 15 counties.‌Although the start of the week may see some scattered showers in the north of England and Scotland, as the week continues warm temperatures are forecast to return.‌According to NetWeather weather maps, on Friday, July 24 highs of 31C will be felt in the south.‌The maps change to a deep volcanic red to illustrate the extreme heat that is predicted over much of England.‌However, despite the heat, the numbers are not expected to climb as high in recent heatwaves, as records were set in June, with Lingford in Norfolk reaching 37.7C on June 26.The maps show Greater London, Berkshire and Cambridgeshire to all climb to the highest temperature of 31C as many surrounding areas will also experience a scorching 30C.On the coast much of Sussex with bathe in the heat, with Brits likely to head to beaches over the weekend.Article continues belowCounties forecast 30C or above:DorsetWiltshireHampshireWest SussexEast SussexSurreyBerkshireOxfordshireGloucestershireBuckinghamshireGreater LondonHertfordshireEssexKentBedfordshireSuffolkNorfolkCambridgeshireNorthamptonshireThe Met Office forecast for July 22 to July 31 says more “above average” conditions are possible, with the highest temperatures unsurprisingly in the south.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌HeatwaveWeather