A three-day heat warning has been issued as temperatures rise to 34 degrees.
The warning covers parts of England from midnight on Friday to midnight on Sunday.
The NHS England and the Met Office have issued a second level of heat warning for health in the East Midlands, East of England, South East and South West, meaning there is a 60% chance of a heat wave during this period.
A first-level warning covers parts of the North of England where the probability of heat wave conditions is 30 per cent, while there is a 40 per cent chance in the West Midlands.
Deputy Chief Meteorologist Dan Rudman said: “Temperatures will continue to rise as we go through the week, rising well above average until Friday, when many parts of the southern half of the UK are likely to exceed 30 ° C and may even reach 34 ° C in some places. “
Key points
- The Met Office issues a three-day heat warning
- Maximum temperatures will reach 34 degrees
- The United Kingdom is facing “record” heat waves this summer
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Visitors to the festival visiting Glastonbury can expect warm weather during the long weekend between June 24 and 26. However, the meteorological service also predicts possible precipitation and thunderstorms.
The forecaster said: “Temperatures will be average for most, but warmer in the south, and possible thunderstorms will bring potentially hot temperatures to the southern regions.
“The high pressure is likely to persist and move west during this period, leading to more turbulent and sometimes rainy conditions in the UK due to the northwest wind.
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The heat in the UK is no reason to celebrate
Much of the UK’s breathless press reports that the nation is ready for “the hottest summer ever” with “at least five hot flashes” on the horizon.
Newspapers published photos of sunbathers in bikinis enjoying the sun, quoting James Madden, a weather forecaster for Exacta Weather, who said: “The general summer forecast now points to at least four or five major heat waves.
But what many of these joyous news reports do not mention is that these heat waves are a direct result of climate change – and can cause disease and death.
My colleague Samuel Webb has the full story:
Aisha Rimi June 14, 2022 18:24
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UKHSA and Met Office issue 2nd thermal health warning
The forecaster issued a level 2 hot health warning ahead of rising temperatures forecast for later this week.
In the four-step Warmth and Health Warning Scale, designed to help healthcare professionals cope with periods of extreme temperatures, Level 1 is the lowest warning and is the minimum alert state used during the summer months.
Level 2, called alert and alert, is triggered as soon as there is a 60% risk that temperature thresholds will be reached in one or more regions on at least two consecutive days and at night.
Aisha Rimi June 14, 2022 17:57
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Weather forecast for Friday
Tonight (Tuesday night): Nice and sunny evening in England and Wales. It will be cloudy in Scotland and Northern Ireland, although the rain will weaken and clear up. At night it will be dry and clear, but thick clouds will accumulate over Scotland and Northern Ireland and will sink south in the North of England until dawn. Rain for Scotland.
Tomorrow (Wednesday): A dry and bright day in England and Wales with sunny periods and variable clouds. There will be dense cloud cover in Scotland and Northern Ireland with places of rain and drizzle, mainly in Northern Scotland. In the evening in the northwestern part of the rain there will be heavy rainfall.
Outlook for the United Kingdom (Thursday and Friday): Sunny weather on Thursday in England and Wales, but in Scotland and Northern Ireland there will be thick clouds with heavy rain later. Friday will be a hot day with lots of sun and blue skies. In northern Scotland it will be cloudy with rain, which in some places will be intense and prolonged.
Matt Matters June 14, 2022 4:20 p.m.
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The RSPCA issues a warning
The RSPCA has issued a warning to pet owners about incoming heat.
Esme Wheeler, an RSPCA dog welfare specialist, said: “The truth is that walking dogs in hot weather can be a silent killer.
While most would never leave our dogs in a car on a hot day or even take their dogs for a really long walk in the heat, many people can still put their dogs at risk even for a short walk or take them to places like flights and beaches with little or no shade.
“We have long insisted that dogs die in hot cars, but this year we emphasize that dogs also die in hot walks. The message remains very simple – never leave a dog in a hot car because “not long” is too long, and when it comes to walking, “if in doubt, do not go out.”
Matter Mathers June 14, 2022 3:50 p.m.
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The Red Cross calls on people to keep their health warm
The British Red Cross is urging people to stay healthy in the heat.
He encourages them to drink plenty of water in the coming days to stay hydrated.
Later this week, the mercury could reach 34 degrees.
Matt Matters June 14, 2022 3:28 p.m.
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Are we about to experience a heat wave?
Some parts of England may experience a heat wave this week as temperatures rise to 34C.
Heat is defined as three consecutive days with maximum daily temperatures that reach or exceed the temperature threshold of the heat wave.
The threshold is different in each county. For Surrey, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire it is 28C.
Matt Matters June 14, 2022 14:52
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RNLI issues a warning when temperatures rise
RNLI has warned people to be careful near water as the weather warms up this week.
Gabby Batcheler, RNLI’s Water Safety Education Manager, said: “With summer coming and the heat wave forecast, we want to remind everyone to stay safe on shore.
“It is important that everyone who visits the coast understands the risks to the environment. This can be very unpredictable, especially in early summer, when the risk of cold water shock increases significantly as air temperatures heat up but water temperatures remain dangerously low.
“If you get into trouble in the water, swim to live: lean back, using your arms and legs to stay afloat. Control your breathing, then call for help or swim safely. In a coastal emergency, call 999 or 112 for the Coast Guard.
RNLI also reminds people to visit a guarded beach and swim between the red and yellow flags this summer.
Gabby adds: “With the hot weather forecast, we know that many people will be heading ashore. To stay safe, we would encourage people to visit a guarded beach and swim between the red and yellow flags. It is important to remember to swim between these flags, because rescuers place them on the safest part of the water and patrol this area.
Matter Mathers June 14, 2022 2:30 p.m.
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Temperatures reach 43 degrees in Spain’s hottest spring heat wave in decades
Britain is not the only country affected by the heat wave – Spain is also experiencing extremely hot conditions.
My colleague Zoe Tidman has details here:
Mat Matters June 14, 2022 2:24 p.m.
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Met Office issues a heat signal
My colleague Chiara Giordano has all the details of the Met Office heat warning below:
Matt Mothers June 14, 2022 14:22
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