Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMaryam Zakir-HussainTuesday 30 June 2026 20:39 BSTHeatwave commute: Tube passengers swelter in 40°C conditionsThe UK is bracing for another heatwave, with temperatures in the capital forecast to reach 31C by Monday.This follows a record-breaking June heatwave, with conditions expected to become increasingly warm and settled towards the weekend.The Met Office predicts high pressure extending from the Azores will bring warm or very warm weather, especially across England and Wales.Temperatures could approach the high 20s°C across parts of England, potentially reaching 30°C in the southeast.Earlier in the week, yellow weather warnings were issued for thunderstorms in Northern Ireland and for heavy rain in parts of Scotland.In fullMapped: Where temperatures will hit 31C in July heatwaveThank 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