Some thunderstorms and showers are also expected and people have once again been warned to be cautious if entering open water

Met Office forecasters have said parts of the UK could be baking under a heatwave by the end of the week with temperatures approaching 30C

The high temperatures will bring 'muggy' conditions, leading to 'quite uncomfortable' nights for sleeping

Temperatures could reach 29C by the end of this week in south-east England

Brits are set to bake by the end of the week as the UK Health Security Agency issues heat alerts and the Met Office predicts heatwave conditions for swathes of the country

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Some thunderstorms and showers are also expected and people have once again been warned to be cautious if entering open water

A weather map shows large swatches of the UK facing heavy rain as low pressure systems sweep in from the west while other parts will be basking in scorching temperatures

Temperatures in multiple areas of the UK will 'exceed' heatwave thresholds as regions are expected to become 'very warm' throughout the weekend

The second heatwave of 2026 has begun as the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) upgraded heat health alerts for four regions from 'yellow' to 'amber'.