UK weather maps show hottest day of year as 12 counties hit 38C or more – list

Weather forecasting models suggest this week’s heatwave could reach a staggering 39C on Thursday - which would be the hottest day so far in 2026

It follows the driest July in England and Wales since records began

There are no remaining areas of England left in normal conditions

BRITS are bracing for their fifth heatwave of the year, as temperatures are set to soar to 35C in a number of locations. Amber heat health warnings are set to cover most of England throughout the week, with more than 25million Brits under hosepipe ban restrictions. Multiple locations across England are set to heat up..

After a very slight dip at the start of the week, temperatures in Wales are set to rise once again with very little sign of any rain

Britain is bracing for its fifth heatwave of 2026, with temperatures expected to soar to 36C across 27 counties in England. Find out if your area is affected by the latest UK weather warning.

The UK is bracing for a fifth heatwave of the year, with UK weather warnings issued as temperatures are expected to soar to 36C across 27 counties

New heat alerts are to come into force as the UK braces for its fifth heatwave of the year, bringing scorching highs of 36C