No significant rain forecast for at least a week as UK heatwave continues
The UK is experiencing a prolonged heatwave with no significant rainfall forecast for at least a week, leading to record-breaking temperatures and water usage restrictions. Several regions have gone nearly a month without measurable rain, increasing the risk of wildfires.
Why it matters
Extreme weather patterns and prolonged droughts pose significant challenges to infrastructure, agriculture, and public safety in the UK.
Image source, BBC Weather Watchers / Yen Milne By Ben Rich Lead Weather Presenter Published 12 minutes ago Heatwave conditions are set continue in many areas of the UK over the next few days - with some parts on course to have gone almost a month without any measurable wet weather.
Large swathes of England have so far recorded 0% of the rainfall they would normally expect in July, with Wisley in Surrey having gone 26 consecutive days without any. Rainfall in Wales and Northern Ireland is also far below average.
More than eight million households in England are now living under hosepipe bans while the ongoing dry weather means a continued risk of wildfires, with blazes already in areas including Greater Manchester and Conwy.
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