Temperatures reached 37C in Norfolk towards the end of July, close to the UK record of 40.3C recorded at Coningsby, Lincolnshire, in July 2022. The recent heat has also contributed to dry conditions across parts of the country, with drought conditions declared in Wales last week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The latest Met Office outlook suggests that high pressure could influence weather patterns during parts of August, bringing the possibility of further hot spells, particularly in southern areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the Met Office\u2019s extended forecast covering August 10 to August 24, dry and settled conditions are expected to dominate much of the period, with high pressure<\/strong> likely to affect the UK. The forecast also notes that Atlantic frontal systems could bring interruptions, especially in northern areas, while thunderstorms remain possible in the south.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The agency said rainfall totals are likely to be below normal during this period, while temperatures are expected to be above average. Some spells of hot weather and heatwaves are possible, particularly in southern parts of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The potential August heatwave follows a summer marked by repeated periods of high temperatures. Three heatwaves <\/a>have already affected the UK between May and July, with the latest hot spell bringing temperatures close to levels seen during previous record-breaking events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The hot weather has also been linked with increasingly dry conditions. Authorities have reported prolonged dry weather in several areas, with Wales declaring drought conditions last week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n