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UK weather shifts from heatwave to rain

Published 17 August 2026

Britain is set for a dramatic shift in weather as rain and potential thunderstorms follow a prolonged period of extreme heat, ending the country's fifth heatwave of the summer. The Met Office has forecast a much more changeable week, with a jet stream moving south to bring low pressure and cooler temperatures.

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