Met Office issues verdict on possible heatwave as heavy showers forecast

NewsUK & World NewsWeather"Much-needed" rain is forecast for Merseyside this weekend08:42, 23 Jul 2026The Met Office has shared its verdict on the possibility of another heatwave in the UK. There's been a dramatic change in the weather this week, and heavy rain and thundery showers are forecast this weekend.‌Areas across England and Wales have experienced heatwave conditions on three separate occasions so far this year, and there's a chance more hot weather could return in August.‌However, the Met Office said we should expect to see "fresher conditions" before the return of any scorching weather. Rain is expected this weekend, sweeping across the north west including Merseyside.‌Speaking about the weather over the coming weeks, chief forecaster Steve Willington said: “The high pressure has