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 Wed

The UK is bracing for its fifth heatwave of the year next week

The Met Office has issued yellow heat health alerts for parts of the UK as the fifth heatwave of 2026 approaches, with temperatures expected to reach a sweltering 36C in East Anglia and south-east England next week

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

The county is expected to see sweltering conditions next week as another heat health alert has been issued