Will there be a heatwave next week as Met Office gives thunderstorms verdict

NewsLiverpool NewsWeatherThe hot weather will end and heavy rain will takeover09:26, 13 Aug 2026Areas across the UK have experienced scorching sunshine throughout this week. Temperatures have exceeded 30C in Liverpool, with many heading to nearby beaches and seaside towns to soak up the sun. Although these hot temperatures are expected for August- will there be a heatwave next week?‌The Met Office said conditions will cool as we head into the weekend. Temperatures will drop on Friday (August 14) before a "fresher" Saturday and Sunday.‌Sharing its verdict on when the hot weather will end, Met Office deputy chief forecaster David Oliver said: “While Thursday will be the peak of the heat this week, some warmth will remain in the south and southeast on Friday, before easing more widely on Satu