Weather maps turn red as Met Office warns of 'extremely hot' UK heatwave

WeatherUK WeatherHighs of 36C could be recorded in some UK areas this week19:13, 09 Aug 2026The Met Office has warned of an "extremely hot" spell as the UK faces its fifth heatwave of summer next week.‌Temperatures could soar to 36C in parts of the country, with Greater Manchester expected to record highs of 32C on Wednesday (August 12).‌The extreme weather of summer 2026 has so far included two record-breaking heatwaves in May and June that led to more than 2,800 excess deaths. Two more heatwaves in July, the driest July in England and Wales since records began in 1836, have also fuelled drought and wildfires.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterThe upcoming heatwave is expected to bring highs of 36C in parts of East Anglia and the South Eas