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This summer’s current heatwave is expected to be shorter in duration compared to previous ones, with temperatures beginning to drop noticeably over the weekend. While southern England will continue to face the most intense heat, Scotland and Northern Ireland will see less extreme conditions. However, eastern parts of Northern Ireland as well as southern and eastern Scotland are still predicted to experience temperatures well above the heatwave threshold.
These regions will encounter temperatures significantly higher than what is typical for mid-August, accompanied by increasing humidity levels, especially from Wednesday night into Thursday. Some areas could reach the mid to high twenties in degrees Celsius on Wednesday, which is considerably warmer than the usual August daytime range of high teens to low twenties.
In contrast, western Scotland and the western regions of Northern Ireland are likely to remain cooler. This is due to cloud cover and occasional rainfall moving in from the Atlantic Ocean. Although there is some uncertainty about the exact weather patterns, this could lead to showers and possibly extended periods of rain in these areas.
Despite the potential for increased rainfall in parts of the UK, alleviating drought conditions will require sustained above-average precipitation over several months. One-off rainfall events or short-term showers are unlikely to provide a lasting solution to the current dry conditions
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