Overview

• A low-pressure system brought heavy, persistent rain on July 15, ending the third heatwave and easing temperatures across England.
• The Met Office forecasts a changeable period from July 18 to July 28, with alternating spells of showers and sunny, hot weather.
• Forecast models, including WX Charts using Met Desk data, signal a developing fourth heatwave around July 28–30 in southern and eastern counties with highs up to 32 °C.
• Sixteen northern and central counties, such as Cheshire and Lancashire, are expected to miss the next intense heat, peaking around 23–25 °C.
• Environment Agency drought declarations remain in place in parts of England as sporadic rainfall continues to fall short of alleviating water stress.