How long will the heatwave last? Met Office latest as scorching weather continues

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Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDan Haygarth & Maryam Zakir-HussainTuesday 14 July 2026 09:08 BSTRelated: Record-breaking june temperatures draw crowds to beaches and poolsThe UK is experiencing one of its longest heatwaves in living memory, with temperatures of 35C recorded in May, June and July of the same year for the first time.June saw a record high of 37.7C, and the current hot spell is expected to continue, with parts of England and Wales forecast to remain above 30C.Natural England has issued “very high” to “exceptional” wildfire risk alerts for areas of England, while the UK Health Security Agency has issued amber and yellow heat health alerts.Tuesday is forecast to bring more sunshine, with low cloud in the North East but clear skies everywhere else. It will then be “dry, sunny and very warm” from Wednesday to Friday for most regions, according to the Met Office.The Met Office indicates no clear end to the very warm temperatures, with high pressure expected to remain, and advises the public to take precautions against the heat and sun.In fullWhen will this UK heatwave end and how hot will it get?More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in