Weekend to bring cooldown after record-breaking heatwave
The UK is set to experience a cooldown after a record-breaking heatwave as low pressure moves in from the Atlantic. While eastern and south-eastern England will remain hot through Saturday, cooler air is expected to arrive by the end of the weekend.
Why it matters
Extreme heat warnings have significant implications for public health and energy consumption in the UK.
Image source, Getty Images By Elizabeth Rizzini Lead Weather Presenter Published 27 June 2026, 01:21 BST Updated 1 hour ago An amber extreme heat warning issued by the Met Office has been extended as scorching temperatures cling on in parts of the UK.
Objective reporting based on Met Office data.
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