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Fine today but change this weekend

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[Published 06:30 24/07/2026]

Looks like forest fire smoke in the atmosphere this evening.. Posted by toppiker60

Rain affects the far northwest, but elsewhere in the UK it will be another dry day. Very warm or even hot in the south. Changes take place this weekend, as showery outbreaks of rain spread southeastwards. Next week could see hot conditions returning, at least in the south, but details remain uncertain.


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Issued 21st July 2026

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Hot in the south

Most of the UK has another fine day with variable amounts of cloud and sunny spells. The main exception is northern and western Scotland, where patchy outbreaks of rain continue and in the afternoon they turn heavier.

Temperatures range from 16°C in the far north west to 29°C in the south, with 30°C possibly recorded in one or two locations. Check the weather radar for the most up to date view.

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UKV, Friday 24th July [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Tonight:
Outbreaks of rain push southeastwards across Scotland and Northern Ireland. England and Wales remain dry with clear spells. 

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Tomorrow:
Outbreaks of rain become increasingly light and patchy as they slowly spread into central areas of the UK. Ahead of them it will be dry and very warm or hot. To their north brighter conditions return and it will be fresher.

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UKV, Saturday 25th July [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Sunday: Showery spells of rain push southeastwards before steadily clearing, with brighter conditions following. There could be a few heavy bursts mixed in; however, much of the south is expected to see only small rainfall amounts.

Outlook: Showers or longer spells of rain are likely in the north at times. The south remains mostly dry and it could turn hot. Temperatures may be exceeding 30C by the middle of the week.

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Yesterday's temperatures

The temperature league tables are for Thursday 23rd July 2026. Please note that our database does not include data from all of the official reporting stations in the UK.


Highest temperatures

  • Fairford Royal Air Force Base, 29°C
  • Yeovilton, 28°C
  • Staverton Private, 27°C
  • Brize Norton, 27°C
  • Mildenhall Royal Air Force Base, 27°C
  • Stansted Airport, 27°C
  • Cranfield, 27°C
  • Exeter Airport, 27°C
  • Benson, 27°C
  • Wittering, 27°C
  • Waddington, 26°C
  • Cranwell, 26°C
  • Northolt, 26°C
  • Marham, 26°C
  • Cambridge, 26°C

Lowest temperatures

  • Lydd Airport, 10°C
  • Newcastle, 11°C
  • Spadeadam, 11°C
  • Shawbury, 11°C
  • Aberdeen / Dyce, 11°C
  • Stansted Airport, 11°C
  • Lakenheath Royal Air Force Base, 11°C
  • Holbeach, 11°C
  • Marham, 12°C
  • Shannon Airport, 12°C
  • Topcliffe Royal Air Force Base, 12°C
  • Mildenhall Royal Air Force Base, 12°C
  • Wattisham, 12°C
  • Exeter Airport, 12°C
  • Leuchars, 12°C

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