Jo Farrow

Temperatures peak on Wednesday with up to 34C for southeast Britain but fresher north Atlantic air will gradually end the short hot spell.

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The fresher turn won't last for all. NW Scotland will see a wet and windy start to the weekend. Further south, heat and high pressure look set to return with little sign of rain in the coming week.

The UK's fifth heatwave of the summer is on the way, with temperatures climbing to around 36C later this week. Rain remains elusive as more areas head to official drought with increasing strain on water supplies.

Will the cloud stay away as the UK sees a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday evening, 10th August, with around 90 to 95% of the Sun covered? Totality takes place over Spain, NE Portugal and Western Iceland.

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By Jo Farrow A day with some rain over the UK, following a night that managed to wet the ground slightly in many areas.

A cooler northerly flow continues this weekend as high pressure builds in from the north Atlantic. More sunshine and fewer showers, away from the cloudy northwest. Beyond that a first look at the Bank Holiday weekend.

With high pressure slipping away, the weather is set to change. An Atlantic low pressure will bring showers, even thunderstorms, and a warm, muggy midweek before a mixed Bank Holiday weekend arrives.