Met Office names 18 UK areas to hit 33C next week as 'hot and humid' spell forecast

Temperatures are set to peak at 29C in Greater Manchester19:18, 01 Aug 2026Temperatures are set to heat up over the coming days in what the Met Office has described as a "hot and humid" spell of weather, reaching highs of 33C across the UK.‌Although many parts of the country are forecast to hit their heatwave thresholds, the Met Office has said that the hot spell is not expected to last long, with some "scattered thundery downpours" also on the forecast.‌Rain would likely be a welcome addition for many, as large parts of the UK are in a drought following weeks and weeks of dry and hot weather, with water restrictions in force for millions of people.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterUnited Utilities, which supplies water to Greater Manchest