- Britain's heatwave is set to calm this weekend, with a northerly wind bringing significantly cooler temperatures to Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.
- Northern Scotland could experience temperatures up to 7C lower than Thursday, while north-west England will see a drop of around 5C by Saturday.
- The Midlands, Wales and southern England will also feel some relief, though some areas will remain above the heatwave threshold, with cooler nights returning.
- This cooler weather is temporary, as temperatures are expected to rebound quickly next week, potentially reaching 30C again in southern England, extending the heatwave into its third week for parts of England and Wales.
- Persistent dry conditions have led to hosepipe bans for over eight million households, with the Met Office warning that climate extremes are becoming the new normal.
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