Heatwave set to end after temperatures exceed 30C for 13th day in a row

Weather maps show date UK temperatures plummet - 11C below average

Temperatures are forecast to drop down to highs of 6C in places

UK weather: Parts of country to get break in heatwave but dry spell to continue

As well as the prolonged heat, this summer has also been exceptionally dry for many places. Rainfall patterns have varied considerably across the UK, but the driest regions have been eastern and north-eastern parts of England which have received only around half their expected rainfall by this stage of the summer. Wisley in Surrey has now experienced 31 dry days, and for a large area of central England, it has been the longest dry spell in 30 ye…

Brits face hottest day and most intense heatwave of year as 15 counties at 38C

Brits could face the hottest day of the year before the end of July as weather forecasting models now show heatwave temperatures surging as high as 38C

Met Office gives verdict on next heatwave date as North East sees weekend change

Thursday is expected to be the warmest day of the week for the region as temperatures climb - but it could be a while before the next hot spell

Met Office says temperatures to drop as driest spell leaves reservoirs low

There have been 28 days over 30C and the longest spell without rain this century

UK weather: Heatwave set to end after temperatures exceed 30C for 13th day in a row

High pressure will shift to create a northerly flow in the coming days - introducing a cooler feel that will end the run of 30C days.