Will there be a fourth heatwave this summer? Everything we know

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 UK's third heatwave of the summer is ending for many parts of England and Scotland, following a scorching period where temperatures exceeded 30C for at least 12 days in July. While ITV’s weather service predicts another heatwave could begin in early August, and the BBC suggests above-average temperatures will continue, the Met Office currently sees no signs of a widespread heatwave, but said there is time for another one to develop.Heatwave conditions are met when a location records at least three consecutive days with maximum temperatures reaching or exceeding a local threshold, which varies between 25C and 28C across the UK. There have already been 28 days in 2026, consecutive and non-consecutive, when 30C has been exceeded somewhere in the UK. Despite regional variations, the UK has seen below-average rainfall this summer, leading to concerns for farmers.In fullCould the UK get a fourth heatwave this summer?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

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