Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHarriette BoucherMonday 29 June 2026 11:37 BSTRelated: Thunderstorms expected as extreme heat weather warning extendedFollowing a record-breaking heatwave last week, temperatures have returned to normal.Most of the UK is forecast to experience typical summer weather this week, with some areas expecting showers, according to the Met Office.Temperatures could climb to 27C in parts of the country later in the week, leaving Britain on the brink of another heatwave.A heatwave is defined by three consecutive days meeting specific temperature thresholds, which are 27C for much of south-east England and 28C for London.Longer-term forecasts by WXCharts suggest a third heatwave could arrive on 7 July, with temperatures possibly reaching 32C in the south-east, potentially rising to 36C in the capital on 8 July.In fullWill there be another UK heatwave this week with temperatures set to rise again?Thank 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