UK could see 30C highs this weekend as sunshine returns

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9 Jun 2026 • 9:24 PM MYT
The Independent
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UK could see 30C highs this weekend as sunshine returns

  • After a week of unsettled weather, including showery spells, hail, and thunder, the UK is set for a significant change in conditions.
  • Forecasters predict a shift to brighter and warmer weather from Friday, with temperatures beginning to climb, particularly in the South East.
  • From Saturday, temperatures are expected to soar, potentially reaching highs of 29C in some areas, with a chance of even higher temperatures.
  • Deputy Chief Meteorologist Steven Keates confirmed a “prolonged spell of above-average temperatures” for the weekend and into next week.
  • High pressure will bring widely settled conditions and above-average temperatures until at least next Tuesday, though the warmth may not persist as strongly into the following week.

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