Summer warmth to return for weekend but heatwave chances fade
The UK is set for a return to warmer weather this weekend, though a shift in wind patterns has reduced the likelihood of a sustained heatwave. Temperatures are expected to reach seasonal averages, with some regional variations in cloud cover and wind.
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Image source, EPA-EFE/Shutterstock By Ben Rich Lead Weather Presenter Published 12 June 2026, 07:12 BST Summer warmth is set to return this weekend, though chances for another heatwave have been scuppered by a subtle shift in weather patterns.
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