UK weather maps show when widespread rain could finally return after weeks of heat and drought

UK weather maps show when widespread rain could finally return after weeks of heat and droughtAnother heatwave is set to grip much of England this week, with temperatures climbing into the mid-thirties. But after weeks of relentless sunshine and very little rainfall, there are growing signs that a change in the weather pattern could finally bring more widespread rain. Monday will feel a little fresher than the weekend, with highs around 28°C in southern England, before temperatures climb steadily through Tuesday and Wednesday. Forecast models indicate more widespread rain could begin returning from Sunday as low pressure replaces the prolonged spell of high pressure. For drought-hit parts of southern England, the prospect of more widespread rain offers hope after weeks of intense heat.