Weekend cooldown to mark end of heatwave for some

Weekend cooldown to mark end of heatwave for someImage source, PAByDarren BettLead Weather PresenterPublished1 minute agoCommentsTemperatures are set to drop across the UK this weekend after a spell of intensely hot weather - marking an end to heatwave conditions for some. Fresher northerly winds will cause readings to fall by several degrees in some locations, with a significant cooldown in store for parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.However, it will continue to be warmer than average in much of the UK, including southern England where the heatwave threshold has now been met or exceeded for 12 consecutive days.Despite the break from the heat, there is still no sign of significant rain in the forecast. High pressure will remain close to the UK at least into early next week, continuing the unusually dry and sunny month.With high pressure centred to the west of the UK, a northerly wind will develop this weekend, causing temperatures to dip. Maximum temperatures in northern Scotland will be up to seven degrees Celsius lower on Saturday than on Thursday, bringing an end to the heatwave.North-west England will also see temperatures fall by five to six degrees Celsius from Thursday's maximum, dropping to the low 20s by Saturday.Image caption, Cooler northerly winds this weekend with high pressure to the westThe Midlands, Wales and southern England will feel some relief, though parts of these regions will continue above the heatwave threshold. Maximum temperatures here will widely range from 25–27C, though cooler nights will make a welcome return.Dry weather is set to continue for most over the weekend with no significant rainfall on the cards.A few locations across south-east England - including Wisley, Surrey and Herstmonceux, East Sussex - have now seen close to 30 days without rain.Several other locations in the east of England and the West Midlands have gone more than 20 days without.The dry conditions and increased demand for water has res...