Weather forecasters are anticipating a drop in temperatures in various parts of the UK, signaling a cooler start to the upcoming weekend for many residents after a period of hot and humid conditions.
The Met Office has confirmed that England and Wales are on course to experience the driest July on record, following an extended period characterized by scorching heat and minimal rainfall.
Saturday is expected to commence with lower temperatures across most regions, accompanied by sunny intervals in the morning. Maximum temperatures are forecasted to reach 25-26°C, providing a reprieve from the recent intense heat.
Recent data from the Met Office indicates that England and Wales are experiencing unprecedented dryness this July, with minimal rainfall recorded. England saw only 5.6mm of rainfall this month, which is less than half of the previous record set in 1911.
Similarly, Wales is also facing its driest July ever, with just 7.9mm of rainfall reported, significantly below the previous record set in 1911. Northern Ireland is on track for its eighth driest July, while the UK as a whole is expected to mark its third driest July in history. Scotland, however, has received nearly three-quarters of its average July rainfall and is not among its top 10 driest years.
Meteorologists at the Met Office have highlighted the likelihood of showery rain in the northern regions, particularly Scotland, on Saturday. Despite this, most areas are expected to remain dry. Concerns are escalating as aerial images reveal a parched landscape in London, with half of England and all of Wales officially experiencing drought conditions due to prolonged heatwaves straining water resources.
Firefighters continue to battle a wildfire at Dunwich Heath in Suffolk, near the Sizewell nuclear power stations. The fire, which started on Wednesday, is being closely monitored with crews making progress in containing it as of Friday evening.
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