Mixed week very hot in the south today By Brian Gaze [Published 06:30 03/08/2026] There will be a mixed flavour to the weather as we head through the first full week of August. However, very hot conditions are expected in the south today, and rainfall amounts are likely to remain small in many of the areas where drought conditions are most severe. 14 day weather forecast video Issued 28th July 2026 Mixed but very hot in the south Heavy outbreaks of rain in the north increasingly become confined to northern Scotland. However, there will be further showers in the north and west, some of which could push into central England. Despite this,it remains dry and very hot across much of southern, central and eastern England. Temperatures range from 14°C in northern Scotland to 35°C in the south east. Check the weather radar for the most up to date view. Ad-free browsing and premium features Subscribe to The Weather Outlook Premium to enjoy ad-free browsing and extra features. Subscribe on a recurring monthly basis or for a fixed 12 month period. Find out more: The Weather Outlook Premium UKV, Monday 3rd August [Tap animation to toggle cities] Tonight:Heavy and thundery showers spread across much of the north and west. One again it stays largely dry in southern, central and eastern England. The Signal Stay up to date with the latest weather forecasts and computer model trends by exploring our new feature, The Signal. It includes short videos, animations, and charts. View The Signal Tomorrow:Showers are possible in much of the UK, but the heaviest ones clear northeastwards through the morning. Generally warm and still hot in central and eastern England. UKV, Tuesday 4th August [Tap animation to toggle cities] Wednesday: Showers are expected to be quite widespread, and in the north more persistent outbreaks of rain are possible. Cooler and fresher than recently, though still warm in eastern England. Outlook: Changeable conditions with showery spells of rain at times, mostly in the north and west. Temperatures will generally be quite close to the norm, but it probably remains warm in central and eastern counties. GFS overview for Wednesday 5th August - Friday 7th August