As the UK indulges in a balmy weekend of barbecues and paddling pools, there may seem no end to the current third heatwave of the year. But forecasters are suggesting that the weather could soon shift to more cooler temperatures.

Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales experienced their highest temperatures in 2025 so far on Saturday. | ITV National News

This comes after a hosepipe ban came into effect on Friday in much of Yorkshire, parts of North Lincolnshire and Derbyshire, affecting more than five million people. The head of Yorkshire Water told BBC 5 Live the ban is expected to last until winter as "that is when reservoirs will have recharged".

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland recorded their hottest day of the year so far, as the third heatwave of the summer hit its peak on Saturday. Temperatures hit 32C in Aviemore in Scotland, while in Wales, a high of 33C was recorded at Cardiff's Bute Park.

There are more than 200 local authority areas in the country where heatwave conditions have started today, as scorching temperatures return.

A third official heat wave is expected to descend this weekend, with record-breaking temperatures possible in Scotland.

Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales have all recorded their warmest day of the year so far, with the former two countries reaching temperatures they have not hit in years, as the third heatwave of the summer peaked.

According to the Met Office, temperatures are expected to reach 27-29C widely across England and Wales on Thursday afternoon, with isolated spots in the West Country and London area potentially seeing highs of 31C.

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