Heatwave continues in parts of the UK this week alongside heat health alerts and exceptional wildfire risks

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For several days now, large parts of the UK have seen temperatures exceed 30°C, resulting in several days of continuous heatwave conditions. As we head into a new week, temperatures look set to be high for a few more days before a cool breeze takes over. How long until temperatures drop?

Most of the UK enjoyed a sunny end to the week yesterday, with strong sunshine and settled conditions lasting into Sunday evening.

Overnight, the strong north-easterly breeze brought high moisture air into the country, which resulted in some low cloud forming over most eastern areas, extending into Scotland, and Northern parts of England.

Easterly wind dominating, brining clouds this morning to Eastern areas

As such, for many it’s been a cloudier start to the day than last week and a cooler one also because of the breeze, with temperatures dropping to 12-15 across the country.

This overnight drop in temperatures is welcomed by many, particularly in the South, who saw tropical nights last week. in temperatures Through the rest of the morning, the patchy cloud