After a record-breaking heatwave last week, temperatures will be much cooler this week, according to the Met Office’s five-day forecast.

Coningsby in Lincolnshire reached a record 40.3C (104.5F) on Tuesday, the first time the UK has surpassed 40C (104F) ever.

The sweltering temperatures not only caused massive disruptions to the transport network but was also linked to fires in parts of England.

The London Fire Brigade said Tuesday was its busiest day since the Second World War, with the fire in Wennington, east London causing significant damage to homes.

Sunday will be largely unsettled for many parts of the country and it will be hot in the South East, with heavy rain forecast in northern Scotland.

However, warm conditions will continue in some parts with highs of 30C (86F) forecast in Norwich for later on Sunday.

Meanwhile, a yellow rain warning is in place for Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland until 9pm on Sunday, with experts predicting possible flooding.

UK heatwave: Families left counting cost of ‘devastating’ house fires in Wennington

UK’s hottest-ever day leaves charred remains of homes and cars – and ‘danger isn’t over’

Major incident declared across London after ‘huge surge’ in fires and homes destroyed on UK’s hottest-ever day

On Monday, the Met Office said it will be breezy and changeable with a mix of clouds, bright or sunny spells, with some rain in Scotland and northern England.

While it will be settled for much of the week, there will be isolated showers each day and temperatures will be around average for this time of year.

Looking ahead to next weekend, there are signs it could be hot and thundery.

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player

Read more:
Mum-of-three has nearly nothing left after fire destroys home on UK’s hottest day
Thousands forced to flee homes as wildfires spread across heatwave-hit Europe
Dramatic satellite pictures show the impact of the heatwave

It is not just the UK which faced unprecedented temperatures last week – Portugal, France and Spain also suffered with searing heat and wildfires.

Fire season hit parts of Europe earlier than usual this year after an unusually dry, hot spring left the soil parched – something authorities have attributed to climate change.

A popular resort on the Greek island of Lesbos was also engulfed with flames on Saturday, after a fire began in the island’s forests, leading to mass evacuations, while firefighters in Athens also dealt with huge blazes.

Related posts:

Major disruption on UK rail network after ‘cracks found on high-speed trains’ Queen honours Philip’s closest aides to mark day he would have turned 100 England must be ‘really careful’ about 21 June easing Southgate: ‘I don’t want to outstay my welcome’ as England manager ‘I need to cut myself some slack’: Emma Raducanu loses first match since US Open Pro-cyclist was second rider to be attacked and robbed in London park in less than 24 hours, it emerges London mayor will oppose hiring Met chief if they don’t have ‘robust plan’ to tackle cultural issues ‘We’re not going to run away’: Briton explains decision to stay in Kyiv despite UK warning to leave P&O Ferries staff urged by union to protest against ‘vicious’ move to sack 800 workers without notice Number of people with COVID in UK rose to about 1 in 21 last week, ONS figures show Politics jostles with music for the Glastonbury limelight Casualties reported as explosion destroys house in Birmingham