Met Office Warns of Possible Third UK Heatwave by Mid‑July

The Met Office has issued a warning of a likely third heatwave in the UK by mid‑July, following June’s record-breaking temperatures that made it the hottest month on record in England. A high-pressure system drawing warm, humid air from the Atlantic could bring sustained heat this month, with daytime highs potentially meeting heatwave criteria—defined as 25 °C+ for three consecutive days (28 °C+ in London area). However, before that, a brief cooldown and rain are expected across parts of the country