Met Office warns of a fifth heatwave as extreme heat builds across the UK

Met Office warns of a fifth heatwave as extreme heat builds across the UKA High pressure builds across the UK and is forecast to dominate the weather this week. Met Office warns of 36 °C this week in the south. Meanwhile, 15-16 °C can be expected through the north, with a peak of 20 °C through the north and Northern Ireland. Meanwhile, 19-20 °C can be expected through the north, with a peak of 23 °C through the north and Northern Ireland. Met Office warns of extreme heat in the south from Wednesday, and hence, a potential heatwave is highly likely for the southeast and south England on Thursday.