Exact time the heatwave will end in Birmingham after 36C highs

The heatwave is coming to an end sooner than you think15:18, 14 Aug 2026Birmingham is once again experiencing a sweltering heatwave, with temperatures reaching a scorching 36C yesterday (August 13).‌However, temperatures are already starting to drop, and the weekend ahead is set to be significantly cooler than the last couple of days.‌According to Met Office criteria, a heatwave is officially declared when a location records a period of at least three consecutive days where the daily maximum temperature meets or exceeds a specific local temperature threshold.‌READ MORE: West Midlands fires live as several injured in battle to put out multiple blazesIn the West Midlands, including Birmingham, the heat threshold sits at 26C, meaning once temperatures dip below it, the heatwave will officiall