Tom Sanders

Wildfire smoke originating from Canada caused unusually opaque and grey skies across parts of the UK, with the Met Office confirming the haze was due to smoke drifting across the Atlantic. Forecasts indicate slightly cooler temperatures, with southern areas reaching around 28C and northern regions seeing cloudier conditions and possible showers. BBC forecasters also expect a mix of cloud, sunny spells, and some rain in northern Scotland later in the week, while models suggest the potential for another heatwave in August with temperatures possibly reaching 37C.