When will the UK heatwave end? Met Office issues forecast for 15C drop in temperature
The Met Office warned that the UK heatwave will continue this week with temperatures expected to reach up to 40 °C in parts of England. Red and amber weather alerts are in place across several regions, and the agency forecasts a sharp temperature drop of about 15 °C once the heatwave eases. The extreme heat has already broken June records and caused disruptions to schools and transport networks.
- ▪Temperatures hit 36.7 °C in Merryfield, Somerset, breaking June heat records on two consecutive days.
- ▪A red weather warning covers London, Oxford and Canterbury until 9 pm Friday, while an amber warning extends across the East of England, the Midlands and parts of the North West.
- ▪Forecasts predict highs of up to 40 °C in Norfolk on Friday, with humid nights staying above 20 °C, creating tropical night conditions.
- ▪The Met Office expects a rapid cooling of roughly 15 °C after the heatwave subsides, potentially ending the extreme conditions later in the week.
- ▪Transport authorities have urged passengers to travel only if necessary, and schools have faced disruptions due to the heat.
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