Many parts of England and Wales are likely to experience a fifth heatwave of the year next week, with temperatures forecast to climb sharply and potentially reach 35C.
The latest forecast indicates that conditions will begin to warm again over the weekend before heatwave conditions develop more widely in the days that follow. The areas expected to be affected are described as many parts of England and Wales, although precise local details have not been set out in the supplied material.
The forecast marks another spell of notably hot weather after a year that has already seen four heatwaves. If the anticipated conditions develop as expected, next week would bring the fifth such episode of the year across affected areas.
Temperatures could peak at around 35C, making the coming spell one of significant heat for parts of the country. The rise is expected to follow the weekend warm-up, with the likelihood of heatwave conditions increasing into next week.
The latest known position is that temperatures are set to rise over the weekend, and forecasters expect many areas of England and Wales to meet heatwave conditions next week if the predicted warmth materialises.
