UK Forecasts Continued Dry and Warm Conditions Amidst Ongoing Marine Heatwave

The UK Met Office forecasts largely settled and dry weather for the next 10 days, with high pressure dominating. While warm conditions persist on Thursday, July 16, 2026, with temperatures reaching high 20s to low 30s Celsius, a fresher feel is expected over the weekend as a northerly wind develops. This will bring temperatures down slightly but maintain pleasant warmth and mostly dry conditions. The Met Office also highlights an ongoing significant marine heatwave around the UK, with surface water temperatures up to 4-5°C warmer than normal in some areas.