Heat begins to build again By Brian Gaze [Published 07:00 11/08/2026] The heat will start building again today, with the peak of this wave expected on Thursday. It's possible that 38°C could be reached, although most models are in the 34°C to 37°C range. 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. The days are now quickly shortening, so if it isn't beaten this week, it likely won't be. 14 day weather forecast video Issued 4th August 2026 Fine in most of the UK Most of the UK has a dry day, but there will be showery outbreaks of rain in the far north early on. Sunny spells develop widely, although there will be more cloud generally in northern Britain. Temperatures range from 17°C in northern Scotland to 30°C in western England and eastern Wales. 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, Tuesday 11th August [Tap animation to toggle cities] Tonight:Patchy spells of rain push into the north west of the UK by morning. Elsewhere, it remains dry with clear periods. 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:Showery rain affects the north at times. Southern and central areas have sunny periods and it will be very hot. Temperatures perhaps reach 35°C locally. UKV, Wednesday 12th August [Tap animation to toggle cities] Thursday: Much of the UK has a dry day, and it will be very hot in central and eastern England. Temperatures could reach 38°C. It will be very warm in most other areas, but patchy outbreaks of rain may push into northern and western Scotland, and possibly Northern Ireland. Outlook: Temperatures dip, but it is still likely to be hot in the south to begin with. Rain is most likely in the north and west, but there are some indications of it turning wetter in the south by the end of the week. GFS overview for Thursday 13th August - Saturday 15th August