Thursday likely hottest day of the week By Brian Gaze [Published 06:45 10/08/2026] Temperatures will be a little lower in the south today, but the heat builds in the coming days. It's possible that 38°C could be reached on Thursday. The highest officially reported temperature so far this year was 38°C, so it's not out of the question that the record could be challenged. 14 day weather forecast video Issued 4th August 2026 Fresher in the south A few showers are likely in the north, but most of the UK has a dry day. Cloud amounts vary, but sunny spells develop widely. It will be a little cooler in the south than yesterday. Temperatures range from 14°C in northern Scotland to 28°C in the south. 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 10th August [Tap animation to toggle cities] Tonight:Showers in the north fade away leaving dry conditions across the UK. In southern and central areas it will be quite warm. 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:Dry across the UK. Cloud breaks and sunny periods develop widely. Warm in the north, hot in southern and central regions. UKV, Tuesday 11th August [Tap animation to toggle cities] Wednesday: Most of the UK stays dry, but outbreaks of rain probably push into the north west. Warm in the north, hot in the south where temperatures push towards the mid 30Cs. Outlook: Very hot conditions develop across the southern half of the UK. Temperatures could approach 38°C locally, potentially challenging for the hottest day of what has already been an exceptionally hot summer. In the north it will be warm, but in the northwest conditions remain more changeable. Through Friday and the weekend cooler air tries to return southwards. GFS overview for Wednesday 12th August - Friday 14th August