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The UK is expected to see another record broken before the end of the month with temperatures potentially reaching as high as 38C. That would outstrip the current hottest day of the year - warmer than any of the three heatwaves the UK has seen in 2026 - with the record standing at 37.7C.

The Global Forecast System (GFS) model shows temperatures rising into the 30s once more on July 27, peaking at 33C in western England and reaching 32C quite widely across southern areas.

Temperatures should then rise again on July 28, reaching 35C in southern and western England. Highs of 34C are possible in the Midlands and eastern areas, with temperatures reaching 31C in northern areas.

The data suggests July 29 could be the hottest day of the year, with the mercury rising to 38C across huge swathes of western, central and eastern England. Highs of 37C are on the cards from the south up to Yorkshire, according to the GFS model predictions.

The Mirror reported temperature anomaly maps for July 29 show a similar picture, with England and Wales shaded in dark red. This indicates temperatures will soar well above the seasonal average.

In total, the GFS model run suggests as many as 15 counties could reach 38C on July 29.

These are:

• Lincolnshire
• Leicestershire
• Northamptonshire
• Cambridgeshire
• Shropshire
• Staffordshire
• Warwickshire
• Gloucestershire
• Herefordshire
• Worcestershire
• Oxfordshire
• Buckinghamshire
• Bedfordshire
• Hertfordshire
• Berkshire

According to the GFS weather map, temperatures on Merseyside are expected to reach around 32C.

The Met Office said it is too soon to say whether heatwave conditions will last beyond the next 10 days and towards the end of July. However, the Met Office forecast for July 22 to July 31 says more "above average" conditions are possible.

Patchy cloud this morning will slowly clear, giving blue skies and strong sunshine across much of the region this afternoon. Feeling very warm in the light winds with temperatures in the low to mid 20s Celsius. Maximum temperature 22 °C.

Cloud will gradually fade to give a fine end to the day with some late sunshine. Staying dry overnight with clear skies and light winds, and turning cool. Minimum temperature 12 °C.

Dry with plenty of sunshine on Monday morning. A little cloud will bubble up during the afternoon, but still plenty of sunny spells. Pleasant in the sunshine. Maximum temperature 22 °C.

Largely dry over the next few days with variable amounts of cloud and sunny spells. A few showers are possible on Wednesday where the cloud thickens. Temperatures around average.