People across Britain have been enjoying the warm weather ahead of a predicted August bank holiday heatwave. Temperatures have been increasing following early-morning fog in parts of the UK. By Monday, temperatures could reach 33C (91.4F) in southern England – which would set a new record for the late bank holiday weekend.
Much of the UK is waking up to early-morning fog – but conditions will improve as the day gets hotter.
A bank holiday heatwave could see record temperatures replace the wind and rain that has dogged August, the Met Office has said.
Rainfall across the UK is already above the national average for August, with more on its way ahead of a heatwave this weekend.
Blustery showers are expected across the UK over the next few days, while hopes of a Bank Holiday heatwave have been dashed by forecasters.
Heavy downpours have started to lash parts of the UK on a day where almost a month’s worth of rain is forecast to fall in some areas.
Almost a month’s worth of rain is expected to lash parts of the UK on Friday.
Almost a month’s worth of rain is expected to lash parts of the UK on Friday.
July was the hottest month measured on Earth since records began in 1880, meteorologists have said.
Umbrellas were a necessary accessory as rain lashed several parts of the UK on Wednesday.
Heavy downpours on Monday will herald the start of an “unsettled” week of wind and rain, according to the Met Office.