Parched grass at The Quarry park as the latest heatwave to hit the UK continues on 11th August 2026 in Shrewsbury, United Kingdom. In July 2026 Shropshire as experienced exceptionally dry conditions across the county, with many parts recording zero or about 1% of average rainfall, with heatwave conditions stretching well into August. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images) | In Pictures via Getty ImagesAdam J. MorrisSat, September 12, 2026 at 6:50 PM UTC·2 min read