NewsUK NewsUK WeatherIt comes as parts of the UK could soar to 36C10:40, 09 Jul 2026Nine UK areas have been hit with a red 'very high' Met Office warning this week as temperatures are forecast to soar as high as 36C in the third heatwave of 2026 so far.The UK weather agency said that the hottest weather this week is expected on Thursday and Friday, when some locations in England could reach 35C or 36C.Deputy Chief Forecaster Tom Crabtree said: “Many people will understandably want to know how long the current heatwave is likely to last. While temperatures are expected to ease across southeast England through the weekend and into next week, it won't be a straightforward end to the warm weather.Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily Newsletter“High pressure