UK Heatwave Ends After 34th 30C Day as Storms Threaten 50mm Rain
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Aug 4
UK Heatwave Ends After 34th 30C Day as Storms Threaten 50mm Rain
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Aug 4
Summary
Temperatures across the UK will fall to 15C-24C by Thursday, ending the latest heatwave in southern and eastern England and bringing cooler nights.
A low-pressure system is driving the change after Tuesday became the UK's 34th day this year at 30C or higher, matching the 1995 record.
North-east Scotland faces a yellow thunderstorm warning on Wednesday, with slow-moving storms capable of dumping up to 50mm of rain in three to six hours and causing flash flooding.
Blustery westerly winds will also spread across Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and northern England, with gales possible on some hills and coasts.
Forecasts already point to another hot spell next week, with south-east England potentially topping 30C again and a sixth heatwave still possible.