When will the heatwave end as Met Office confirms exact date

Temperatures will soar across the UK this week13:42, 11 Aug 2026The Met Office has confirmed the exact date temperatures will start to drop this week. Regions across the UK are set for a scorching week, with temperatures exceeding 30C. Parts of the North West are under an amber heat alert, which remains in place until Friday.‌Temperatures will peak on Thursday (August 13), with a forecast as high as 36C in some areas. We should expect to see hot weather and strong sunshine throughout the week, before a fresher weekend ahead.‌Met Office chief forecaster Jason Kelly said: “Heat will gradually build this week, with temperatures reaching into the mid-30s Celsius in what will be a fairly widespread heatwave for England and Wales.‌“The driver for this week’s heat is high pressure, this becoming