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Met Office Forecasts Cooler Thursday After Five Heatwaves

8/19/2026

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The Met Office says a north-westerly airflow will cross the UK on Thursday, ending a summer with five heatwaves above 35 °C and bringing highs near 27 °C to Southern England and 25 °C to London.
Temperatures will fall below seasonal averages nationwide, easing the impact of July 2026, England’s driest month in 190 years.
The National Drought Group warns that 70 % of England, including the South East, remains in drought, prompting hose-pipe bans.

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The Met Office says a north-westerly airflow will cross the UK on Thursday, ending a summer with five heatwaves above 35 °C and bringing highs near 27 °C to Southern England and 25 °C to London.
Temperatures will fall below seasonal averages nationwide, easing the impact of July 2026, England’s driest month in 190 years.
The National Drought Group warns that 70 % of England, including the South East, remains in drought, prompting hose-pipe bans.