The UK is expected to experience a second heatwave of the year as a “heat dome” over continental Europe contributes to unusually high temperatures. Multiple reports describe how the weather pattern traps hot air over a wide area, raising temperatures across Europe and affecting the UK through prevailing conditions. In Europe, temperatures are forecast to reach around 40°C, according to the reports, with several regions bracing for extreme heat. The UK outlook reflects this broader pattern: authorities and the public are preparing for another period of hot weather after an earlier heatwave earlier in the year. The coverage frames the heat dome as the main mechanism behind the sudden, sustained rise in temperatures, noting that the pattern can keep conditions stable and warm for multiple days. While the exact timing and severity may vary by location, the central point across the sources is that heat over continental Europe is linked to the UK’s current and upcoming heatwave conditions, rather than being isolated to the UK alone.