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Temperatures could climb to 28C in late burst of warmth
Parched grass in London's Wimbledon Common on Saturday, as drought conditions still persist in two-thirds of England
Temperatures could touch 28C (82F) in parts of the UK on Sunday as summer-like warmth makes a brief return.
A southerly wind will draw in a shot of hot and humid air from the near continent, pushing UK temperatures above average.
The hottest locations in south-east England could reach 27 or 28C (82F), while England and Wales more widely will see temperatures in the mid-20s Celsius.
It comes as parts of central and southern Europe have been experiencing a spell of intense heat, with some locations exceeding 45C.
High pressure has been building in from the south where temperatures across continental Europe have been particularly high.
France and Spain have been among the hottest locations this week with temperatures exceeding 40C at times.
On Thursday, Spain saw its hottest day of 2026. Huelva in the south-west reached a staggering 45.7C.
The hottest spots in Spain will continue to exceed 40C this weekend and early next week, even around the Erbo valley in the north, which typically see temperatures closer to 20C this time of year.
Parts of southern France, including the Ardeche region, will see temperatures in the high 30s for the next few days, possibly touching 40C locally.