Temperatures to drop across the UK, ending heatwave for some areas.
Key facts
- •Temperatures to drop across the UK this weekend
- •Northern Scotland to see temperatures up to 7°C lower on Saturday
- •North-west England to see temperatures fall by 5-6°C from Thursday's maximum
- •No significant rain in the forecast
The UK is set to experience a cooldown this weekend, marking the end of heatwave conditions for some areas. Fresher northerly winds will cause temperatures to drop by several degrees in some locations.
Temperature Drop
Parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England will see a significant cooldown. Maximum temperatures in northern Scotland will be up to seven degrees Celsius lower on Saturday than on Thursday. North-west England will also see temperatures fall by five to six degrees Celsius from Thursday's maximum, dropping to the low 20s by Saturday.
Forecast
Despite the cooldown, there is still no sign of significant rain in the forecast. High pressure will remain close to the UK at least into early next week, continuing the unusually dry and sunny month.
Timeline
- This weekendTemperatures to drop across the UK
- SaturdayMaximum temperatures in northern Scotland to be up to 7°C lower than on Thursday
- Early next weekHigh pressure to remain close to the UK
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by BBC Science & Environment.
