UK weather: Are we getting another heatwave or has Storm Floris ended summer early?

The exact track of Dexter will determine how long this next batch of warmth lasts and how close to heatwave thresholds some areas will get.

However, it does look like it will trigger a shift in weather patterns that sees high pressure sit closer to the UK at times through the rest of the month.

It will mean that all areas of the UK should have drier conditions compared with the past few weeks, although occasional showers can still be expected, especially in more northern and western areas.

Weather models are also hinting at further bursts of heat too. With temperatures on the near continent into the mid-30s at times, we may tap into that with some southern areas possibly hitting or exceeding 30 Celsius, but it is too early to pinpoint which days will be warmer than others.

Overall, average temperatures across the UK for August are expected to be above-normal, in line with a warming climate as well as the overriding forecast weather patterns.

Our monthly outlook is regularly updated to help with planning over the coming weeks.