The BBC has confirmed that the heatwave gripping parts of the UK is set to end in three specific areas, with cooler temperatures expected to arrive soon. Eastern England, along with northern and eastern Scotland, are predicted to see the most significant cooldown, with temperatures dropping by approximately 5C compared to the previous week.
Prolonged Heatwave Conditions
Some areas of England have endured more than two weeks of heatwave conditions, with temperatures consistently exceeding local thresholds. In Bournemouth, for example, temperatures have been above the heatwave criterion of 26C for 15 days, and these hot conditions may persist for at least another week. However, the BBC's weather team highlights that a shift in weather patterns is imminent for certain regions.
Weather Pattern Shift
High pressure is expected to form, causing winds to rotate clockwise and bringing a northerly airflow across the UK. This change will primarily affect eastern England and northern and eastern Scotland, where temperatures could be about 5C colder than last week. A brief drop in temperature may also occur in parts of southern England and south Wales.
Regional Temperature Forecasts
In London, the highest forecast temperature next week is 27C on Friday, July 24. Manchester will be cooler, with a high of 24C on Monday, July 20. Glasgow is expected to see temperatures drop to 18C on Sunday, July 26.
Dry Conditions Persist
Despite the cooldown, most areas will not see notable rainfall. The BBC reports that this summer has 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 years.
Limited Rainfall Ahead
With high pressure set to dominate the weather over the next week, there will be very little rainfall, if any, in many places. The wettest areas are likely to be in north-west Scotland, where frontal systems may bring up to 30mm (1.18in) of rain through the week. There could also be a few showers elsewhere, mainly close to coasts, but many inland areas could have at least five more completely dry days.
