Temperatures to fall across Europe as substantial rain heading for parts of UK
Western Europe is experiencing a shift in weather as a cold front brings an end to a prolonged heatwave, with temperatures expected to drop significantly. The UK and parts of continental Europe are bracing for substantial rainfall, which may provide relief after weeks of dry conditions.
Why it matters
The weather shift marks a significant change for regions that have suffered through multiple heatwaves and extreme drought conditions this summer.
The scorched grass of Primrose Hill in London last Thursday as the UK endured its fifth heatwave of the summer. The scorched grass of Primrose Hill in London last Thursday as the UK endured its fifth heatwave of the summer. Weather tracker Environment Analysis Temperatures to fall across Europe as substantial rain heading for parts of UK Jodie Woodcock for MetDesk Temperatures could drop by more than 15C compared with last Thursday as cold front moves arrives from Monday
Relief from the unrelenting heat is finally arriving this week across western Europe , with more unsettled conditions bringing the chance of rain. Temperatures are expected to fall back towards the seasonal norm, with some parts of the UK even falling about 3C below normal by Thursday. After such a scorching summer, and with a temperature drop of more than 15C compared with last Thursday’s heat, it may feel surprisingly chilly.
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