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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe Met Office has issued its long range weather forecast for August, offering insight as to whether another heatwave will grip the UK.It comes after the UK has experienced more days above 30C in 2026 than in 1976.According to the agency, temperatures during the period of 4 to 18 August “will very likely remain above normal, with potential for further hot spells, particularly in the south.”It adds: “Although many areas may see mainly dry weather for the much of the period, occasional summertime thunderstorms are possible on some days given the right ingredients.”Scientists have warned that the UK may well see temperatures of up to 45C in the near future, with Dr Eunice Lo, senior research fellow in climate change and health at the University of Bristol Cabot Institute for the Environment, adding: “We must adapt to hot weather now, as it is going to increase in intensity and frequency due to climate change.”More 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
Met Office gives latest verdict on chances of more hot weather
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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe Met Office has issued its long range weather forecast for August, offering insight as to whether another heatwave will grip the UK.It comes after the UK has experienced more days above 30C in 2026 than in 1976.According to the agency, temperatures during the period of 4 to 18 August “will very likely remain above normal, with potential for further hot spells, particularly in the south.”It adds: “Although many areas may see mainly dry weather for the much of the period, occasional summertime thunderstorms are possible on some days given the right ingredients.”Scientists have warned that the UK may well see temperatures of up to 45C in the near future, with Dr Eunice Lo, senior research fellow in climate change and health at the University of Bristol Cabot Institute for the Environment, adding: “We must adapt to hot weather now, as it is going to increase in intensity and frequency due to climate change.”More 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
