England and Wales Brace for Mid-30C Heatwave as July High Pressure Builds
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jun 29
England and Wales Brace for Mid-30C Heatwave as July High Pressure Builds
2 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jun 29
Summary
Mid-30C temperatures could return to parts of England and Wales next week, with forecasters saying heatwave conditions are increasingly likely as July begins.
High pressure moving in from the south-west later this week is expected to lift temperatures into the mid-to-high 20s first across the Midlands, eastern and south-east England before hotter air spreads wider.
The Met Office still sees uncertainty over how intense the heat becomes, saying a repeat of last week's extreme temperatures and humidity is currently unlikely.
Last week already set a provisional UK June record of 37.7C in Lingwood, Norfolk, after extreme heat warnings were issued across England and Wales.
Across Europe, the same recent heat dome helped drive record temperatures in at least eight countries, while the WHO linked more than 1,300 excess deaths since 21 June to the heatwave.
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Overview
As of June 29, 2026, the United Kingdom is facing an exceptional heatwave, with dangerous temperatures putting major strain on public infrastructure and the health of its citizens. The heat is especially risky for vulnerable groups like the elderly and those with health conditions. Experts agree that human-induced climate change is the main reason this heatwave is so extreme. The unusual heat in London is strengthening the global call for urgent climate action, showing that climate change is making such dangerous events more likely and highlighting the need for immediate protective measures and long-term solutions.