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Friday 26th June Good morning. It’s Friday, 26 June 2026, and summer is making itself very much felt across much of the UK today. For England and Wales, it’s a largely dry, sunny and very warm to hot day. The highest temperatures will be across the south-east and eastern England, where the heat could become intense by the afternoon, locally reaching the high 30s Celsius. The Midlands and parts of northern England will also be very hot, widely into the low to mid-30s, so it may feel quite uncomfortable for travel, work and school runs, especially in built-up areas. Further west, Wales and the south-west of England should still see plenty of brightness, but with slightly fresher conditions near coasts and a bit more of a breeze. Temperatures here are more likely to sit in the mid to high 20s, still warm enough for outdoor plans but not quite as fierce as farther east. Northern Ireland looks mostly dry and bright too, warm rather than hot, with temperatures in the mid-20s and a noticeable breeze at times. Scotland has the coolest feel of the day, particularly across central and eastern areas, where cloud and a little drizzle may linger, keeping temperatures closer to the high teens. There could also be some rain across north-east England, so not everywhere will stay completely dry. Winds will be light to moderate for many, though a little brisk around some western and coastal areas. With the heat building through the day, it’s worth keeping water handy, taking breaks from strong sunshine, and checking on anyone who may struggle in high temperatures. For many, though, it’s a bright and summery Friday — just a very hot one in places.

Friday 26th June Good morning. It’s Friday, 26 June 2026, and summer is making itself very much felt across much of the UK today. For England and Wales, it’s a largely dry, sunny and very warm to hot day. The highest temperatures will be across the south-east and eastern England, where the heat could become intense by the afternoon, locally reaching the high 30s Celsius. The Midlands and parts of northern England will also be very hot, widely into the low to mid-30s, so it may feel quite uncomfortable for travel, work and school runs, especially in built-up areas. Further west, Wales and the south-west of England should still see plenty of brightness, but with slightly fresher conditions near coasts and a bit more of a breeze. Temperatures here are more likely to sit in the mid to high 20s, still warm enough for outdoor plans but not quite as fierce as farther east. Northern Ireland looks mostly dry and bright too, warm rather than hot, with temperatures in the mid-20s and a noticeable breeze at times. Scotland has the coolest feel of the day, particularly across central and eastern areas, where cloud and a little drizzle may linger, keeping temperatures closer to the high teens. There could also be some rain across north-east England, so not everywhere will stay completely dry. Winds will be light to moderate for many, though a little brisk around some western and coastal areas. With the heat building through the day, it’s worth keeping water handy, taking breaks from strong sunshine, and checking on anyone who may struggle in high temperatures. For many, though, it’s a bright and summery Friday — just a very hot one in places.

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