When will the UK heatwave end? Met Office issues forecast for 15C drop in temperature

Jun 26, 2026 · 7:35 AM UTC ·4 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 38 views

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The Met Office warned that the UK heatwave will continue this week with temperatures expected to reach up to 40 °C in parts of England. Red and amber weather alerts are in place across several regions, and the agency forecasts a sharp temperature drop of about 15 °C once the heatwave eases. The extreme heat has already broken June records and caused disruptions to schools and transport networks.

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▪Temperatures hit 36.7 °C in Merryfield, Somerset, breaking June heat records on two consecutive days.
▪A red weather warning covers London, Oxford and Canterbury until 9 pm Friday, while an amber warning extends across the East of England, the Midlands and parts of the North West.
▪Forecasts predict highs of up to 40 °C in Norfolk on Friday, with humid nights staying above 20 °C, creating tropical night conditions.
▪The Met Office expects a rapid cooling of roughly 15 °C after the heatwave subsides, potentially ending the extreme conditions later in the week.
▪Transport authorities have urged passengers to travel only if necessary, and schools have faced disruptions due to the heat.

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