UK's most parched regions miss chance for rain ahead of next heatwave
What you need to know Published3 days agoWhat is the definition of a heatwave?Published24 April 2025How hot will it get this week?The hot weather will initially be focused on central and eastern England by Tuesday before spreading slightly northwards and westwards into midweek. Temperatures in England and Wales are forecast to rise to around 25-32C for much of next week.However, Wednesday is likely to be the hottest day, with readings of 30-35C across the Midlands, southern and eastern England. Image source, BBC WeatherImage caption, Wednesday is likely to be the hottest dayScotland and Northern Ireland will generally remain cooler and showery with temperatures in the high teens or low to mid-twenties Celsius.
- ▪What you need to know Published3 days agoWhat is the definition of a heatwave?Published24 April 2025How hot will it get this week?The hot weather will initially be focused on central and eastern England by Tuesday before spreading slightly
- ▪Temperatures in England and Wales are forecast to rise to around 25-32C for much of next week.However, Wednesday is likely to be the hottest day, with readings of 30-35C across the Midlands, southern and eastern England.
- ▪Image source, BBC WeatherImage caption, Wednesday is likely to be the hottest dayScotland and Northern Ireland will generally remain cooler and showery with temperatures in the high teens or low to mid-twenties Celsius.
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UK's most parched regions miss chance for rain ahead of next heatwaveImage source, SOPA Images / Getty ImagesByStav DanaosLead Weather PresenterPublished3 minutes agoSome of the driest regions of the UK have missed their chances for rain ahead of another heatwave beginning this week.Parts of the northern and western UK saw some rainfall over the weekend, with further showers and unsettled conditions expected over the next few days.But southern parts of the country - where the least amount of rain has fallen - are set to see temperatures climb once again, with more dry and sunny weather in the forecast.It comes as parts of Wales have officially entered drought status, while parts of southern, central and eastern England remain in "prolonged dry weather", the final stage before drought is…
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