The Met Office has said that while parts of the UK, particularly the South East, could still see highs of up to 28C on Friday, temperatures will continue to drop as the weekend approaches.
Rain is expected to move in from the west, gradually spreading eastward on Saturday as conditions become more unsettled.
You can see your local forecast via the Met Office.
UK heatwave over as temperatures drop
Discussing the change in weather, Met Office chief forecaster Chris Bulmer said: “We’re now starting to see this spell of very hot weather break down.
“As the heat starts to ease, the weather will also turn more changeable, with some showers and thunderstorms possible.
“By the weekend, temperatures should be much closer to average for the time of year with accompanying rainfall for many through the weekend and into the start of next week.”
By Sunday, May 31, temperatures are forecast to return to typical levels for this time of year.
Cloud and rain are likely to affect northern and western regions, while the east and southeast may see some brighter intervals.
The prolonged hot weather recently led to a rise in open water swimming, contributing to a number of deaths across the UK.
On Wednesday, a teenage boy became the 11th person to die in a water-related incident during the recent heatwave.
Fatalities have been reported in South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, Cornwall, Hampshire, Warwickshire, Cheshire, Pembrokeshire, Lincolnshire, and Lancashire.
RNLI wild/open water swimming safety tips
The RNLI has shared the following summary for wild/open water swimming safety tips:
- Be prepared. Check the weather and tides, choose your spot, go with a buddy, have the right equipment
- If in doubt, don’t go out. No matter how much preparation you do, or how experienced you are, if a swim doesn’t feel right there is no shame in getting out of the water straight away, or not entering
- Make sure you acclimatise to avoid cold water shock
- Be seen. Wear a bright coloured swim hat and take a tow float
- Stay within your depths
- Float to live. If you get into difficulty in the water and are in shock, turn onto your back and tilt your head back in the water, submerging your ears. Relax and try to breathe normally, using your hands to helps you stay afloat. Wait until the shock passes then call for help or swim to safety
- Call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard in an emergency
Visit the RNLI website for more information before you get into the water.
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