Rain and cooler conditions finally on the way after fifth heatwave of the summer

After several weeks of hot, dry weather, this week could see the return of rain and even some thunderstorms in parts of southern England.

Rain and cooler conditions forecast after fifth heatwave of the summer  ITVX

Despite the forecast, a yellow heat health alert has been extended until 9am on Tuesday for the South East, South West, and London.

Despite the forecast, a yellow heat health alert has been extended until 9am on Tuesday for the South East, South West, and London.

Some Brits will see their heatwave misery alleviated this week as the first rain in months looks set to fiercely beat down on parched ground in every home nation

A low pressure area formed over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining West Bengal-north Odisha coasts is very likely to move northwestwards and concentrate into a depression within the next 12 hours, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday.According to the Cyclone Warning Centre, Visakhapatnam, the

Met Office data suggests the UK is on track to see its hottest summer since records began

Many are hoping for rain this weekend following the UK's fifth heatwave of the year

Liverpool is forecast to see its first signs of rain today08:53, 15 Aug 2026Merseyside is expected to see its first signs of rain today after a long dry spell. Many regions, including Merseyside, are set to see some "much needed" rain after extreme heat has swept across the country this week.‌Temperatures peaked at 38.

Heavy rain and intense downpours could sweep cross the UK at the start of next week

UK weather: Britons to finally see cooler temperatures this weekend as heatwave ends after hottest day of year  GB News

A large part of Europe is in the grip of its fifth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures in parts of France soaring to 40 degrees Celsius. And the extreme weather is also taking a toll on the world’s oceans: last month, average global sea temperatures reached a record high of 21 degrees Celsius. Chair of the Nation