The warning covers parts of England from midnight on Friday until midnight on Sunday. NHS England and the Met Office have issued a level two heat-health alert for the East Midlands, east of England, the southeast and the southwest, meaning there is a 60 per cent chance of heatwave during this period. A level one warning covers parts of northern England, where the probability of heatwave conditions is 30 per cent, while there is a 40 per cent chance in the West Midlands. Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Dan Rudman said: “Temperatures will continue to rise as we go through the week, becoming well above-average by Friday when many parts of the southern half of the UK are likely to exceed 30C and may even reach 34C in some places.”
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Met Office issues three-day heat alert Temperature to reach highs of 34C UK facing ‘record’ heatwaves this summer
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Possible rain and thunderstorms expected at Glastonbury
Festival-goers attending Glastonbury can expect warm weather during the long weekend between 24 to 26 June. However, the Met Office forecasts possible rain and thunderstorms as well. The forecaster said: “Temperatures will be average for most, but warmer in the south, with possible thundery conditions bringing potentially hot temperatures for southern regions. “High pressure is likely to persist and move westwards through this period, bringing more unsettled and occasionally showery conditions across the UK associated with a north-westerly wind.” Aisha Rimi14 June 2022 23:19 1655227442
UK heatwaves not a cause for celebration
Much of the UK press is breathlessly reporting the nation is set for the ‘hottest summer ever’ with ‘at least five heatwaves’ on the horizon. News outlets published pictures of bikini-clad beachgoers enjoying the sunshine, and quoted James Madden, forecaster for Exacta Weather, who said: “The overall summer forecast is now pointing towards at least four or five major heatwaves.” But what many of these joyful news reports fail to mention is that these heatwaves are a direct result of climate change – and could cause sickness and death. My colleague Samuel Webb has the full story: Aisha Rimi14 June 2022 18:24 1655225830
UKHSA and Met Office issue level 2 heat-health alert
The forecaster has issued a level 2 heat-health alert warning ahead of rising temperatures predicted for later this week. On the four-level heat-health alert scale designed to help healthcare workers manage through periods of extreme temperatures, level 1 is the lowest warning and is the minimum state of vigilance used during the summer months. Level 2, called alert and readiness, is triggered as soon there is 60 per cent risk that temperature thresholds will be reached in one or more regions on at least two consecutive days and the intervening night. Aisha Rimi14 June 2022 17:57 1655220016
Weather forecast until Friday
Tonight (Tuesday night): A fine and sunny evening across England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland will be cloudy although rain will ease and clear. Overnight will then be dry and clear but thick cloud will build across Scotland and Northern Ireland and sink southwards into northern England by dawn. Rain for Scotland. Tomorrow (Wednesday): A dry and bright day across England and Wales with spells of sunshine and variable patchy cloud. There will be thick cloud cover across Scotland and Northern Ireland with patchy outbreaks of rain and drizzle, mostly across northern Scotland. Rain will be heavy in the north-west during the evening. UK Outlook (Thursday and Friday): Sunny spells on Thursday across England and Wales however there will be thick cloud across Scotland and Northern Ireland with heavy rain later. It will be a hot day on Friday with lots of sunshine and blue skies. Northern Scotland will be cloudy with rain which will be locally heavy and persistent. Matt Mathers14 June 2022 16:20 1655218216
RSPCA issues warning
The RSPCA has issued a warning to pet owners about the incoming heat. Esme Wheeler, RSPCA dog welfare specialist, said: “The truth is walking dogs in hot weather can be a silent killer. “While the majority would never leave our dogs in a car on a hot day, or even take our dogs for a really long walk in the heat, many people may still be putting their dogs at risk even on a short walk, or taking them to places such as fields and beaches with little or no shade. “We have long-campaigned that dogs die in hot cars, but this year we’re highlighting that dogs die on hot walks, too. The message remains very simple – never leave a dog in a hot car because ‘not long’ is too long, and when it comes to walks, ‘if in doubt, don’t go out.”‘ Matt Mathers14 June 2022 15:50 1655216930
Red Cross urges people to keep health in heat
The British Red Cross is urging people to stay healthy in the heat. It is urging them to drink plenty of water over the coming days to keep hydrated. The mercury could hit 34C later this week. Matt Mathers14 June 2022 15:28 1655214722
Are we about to experience a heatwave?
Some parts of England could experience a heatwave this week as temperatures hurtle towards 34C. A heatwave is defined as three consecutive days with daily maximum temperatures meeting or exceeding the heatwave temperature threshold. The threshold varies in each county. For Surrey, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire it is 28C. Matt Mathers14 June 2022 14:52 1655213458
RNLI issues warning as temperatures surge
The RNLI has warned people to be careful near water as the weather heats up this week. Gabbi Batchelor, Water Safety Education Manager at the RNLI said: “With summer arriving and a heatwave forecast, we want to remind everyone to stay safe at the coast. “It is important that anyone visiting the coast understands the risks of the environment. It can be very unpredictable, particularly during early summer when the risk of cold water shock significantly increases, as air temperatures warm but water temperatures remain dangerously cold. “If you get into trouble in the water, Float to Live: lean back, using your arms and legs to stay afloat. Control your breathing, then call for help or swim to safety. In a coastal emergency, call 999 or 112 for the Coastguard.’ The RNLI is also reminding people to visit a lifeguarded beach and swim between the red and yellow flags this summer. Gabbi adds: “With hot weather forecast, we know lots of people will be heading to the coast. To help stay safe, we’d encourage people to visit a lifeguarded beach and swim between the red and yellow flags. It’s important to remember to swim between those flags because lifeguards put them on the safest stretch of water and patrol this area.” Matt Mathers14 June 2022 14:30 1655213084
Temperatures hit 43C in Spain’s hottest spring heatwave in decades
Britain is not the only country in the grip of a heatwave – Spain is also experiencing extremely hot conditions. My colleague Zoe Tidman has the details here: Matt Mathers14 June 2022 14:24 1655212932
Met Office issues heat alert
My colleague Chiara Giordano has all the details of the Met Office heat warning below: Matt Mathers14 June 2022 14:22
