Temperatures are tumbling - but will drought-hit areas finally see some rain? Cooler air is spreading southwards across the UK, but will drought-hit areas finally see the rain they desperately need? A cold front is moving southwards across the country, bringing lower temperatures and a fresher feel to many areas. Temperatures could still reach the high twenties, with a few locations potentially recording 30°C before cooler conditions finally arrive. Temperatures are likely to climb into the mid-twenties across parts of central and eastern England, while north-western areas remain cooler.