The meteorologist added that the record will be broken this year as temperatures are expected to reach highs of 34 C on Friday. Rising warm weather over the years in the UK has been linked to climate change, the Met Office has warned, describing storm conditions as “rare” for June. Dr Mark McCarthy, head of the Met Office’s National Climate Information Center, said: “Climate change has raised the average temperature in the UK’s summers and also increases the likelihood of more extreme temperatures during hot and humid weather.” The Met Office and the United Kingdom Health Insurance Agency (UKHSA) have issued a Level 3 heat warning for the south east of England, London and the east of England, while a level 1 alert is in effect for the north of England.
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What causes the heatwave in the UK?
Warm weather comes from Spain and Portugal, where daytime temperatures have exceeded 40 degrees Celsius in southern Spain. However, hot weather is also “domestic”, according to the Met Office, and climate change has also been cited as a reason. Met Office spokesman Grahame Madge said: “We have a lot of pressure at the moment, so we have a certain amount of natural heat that is grown at home because we obviously have clear skies and relatively dry soil conditions in the south of England. “We also have warmer air than southern Europe, where there has been a significant heat incident, especially in the Iberian Peninsula, so that leads to the kind of crescent we will see on Friday.” A woman admires herself during the first heat of the year in Seville, Spain (Marcelo del Pozo / Reuters) Dr Mark McCarthy, head of the National Climate Information Center at the Met Office, said: . “Reaching 34C in June is a rare, but not unprecedented, event in the historical climate records for the United Kingdom. “But if it happened this week, it would be remarkable that it would have happened in three days during the last six June.” Lamiat Sabin16 June 2022 05:00 1655346600
The weather in the UK for Thursday, Friday and weekend
On Wednesday, the United Kingdom recorded the highest temperature of the year so far. Temperatures of 28.2 C were recorded in Kew Gardens, south west London. However, most of the rest of the week is expected to be even hotter in most parts of the UK. Meteorologists expect London to be stormy at 29 degrees Celsius on Thursday, with other parts of the country not expected to be much cooler. Friday is expected to be stormy with an expected high of up to 34 degrees Celsius in the capital, while most parts of the middle countries, the south and Wales are going to enjoy temperatures of 20 degrees and exceed 30 degrees. Scotland and the north of England are not expected to have such stormy temperatures, with most areas with temperatures ranging from 15 to 20 degrees Celsius. Over the weekend, temperatures in the hottest parts of the UK are forecast to drop to a colder range from 19 C to 24 C, with some heavy rain. Lamiat Sabin16 June 2022 03:30 1655341200
Analysis: Will the heatwaves wake us up to the effects of the climate crisis?
As heatwaves sweep across the northern hemisphere, Harry Cockburn, the Independent’s environmental correspondent, ponders how governments will respond to warmer and earlier summers: Liam James 16 June 2022 02:00 1655335800
Weather in the UK: The British drop to 28 degrees Celsius on the hottest day of the year
The British drowned on the hottest day of the year, marking the beginning of a heat wave with temperatures expected to skyrocket to 34 degrees on Friday (writes Thomas Kingsley). Temperatures reached 28 degrees Celsius on Wednesday in parts of London and areas in the south-east were extremely hot. The UK Health and Safety Administration and the Meteorological Service issued a Level 3 heat alert – the second highest on a scale of 0-4 – for London, the east of England and the south east, with a Level 1 alert for the north of England. The 28C recorded at St James’s Park in central London makes it the hottest day of the year so far, overshadowing the 27.5C recorded in mid-May at Heathrow. Parts of the UK were predicted to be warmer than the Greek islands of Santorini, Mykonos and Zakynthos – as well as parts of Los Angeles and parts of Barbados. Liam James 16 June 2022 00:30 1655330446
The heat of Spain hits the young birds hard
Spain’s first heatwave in more than 40 years has caused severe stress to the country’s birds, causing baby birds nesting in buildings to fall out of their nests as they try to escape the high temperatures. A team at a bird recovery center in Madrid is treating dozens of dehydrated and malnourished babies who fell from their nests into building facades or roof cavities after trying to leave before they could fly properly. “Birds are particularly vulnerable to this very early June heat wave in Spain,” David Howell, a climate and energy consultant at SEO Birdlife, told Reuters. “They suffer particularly from heat stress and thirst and even in some cases have to leave the nest to try to find lower temperatures. For this reason during this period there are many chicks and newborns that nest [found] on the ground, simply because they are trying to escape the extreme heat. “ The heatwave, which coincided with the hatching season, is expected to last until the end of the week, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius in many parts of Spain. Night temperatures are also unusually high between 20C and 25C. Liam James June 15, 2022 11:00 p.m. 1655325046
Temperatures reach 43 degrees Celsius in the hottest spring heat in Spain for decades
Spain was hit by the first big heat wave of the year, with temperatures reaching 43 degrees Celsius in some parts of the country. Extreme heat warnings have been issued across the country, which has been battling the first heatwave for more than four decades. Temperatures have exceeded 40 degrees Celsius in recent days, with hot weather expected to last all week. On Tuesday, meteorologists said areas in Seville, Andalusia, Cordoba and Jaen were expecting 43 degrees Celsius for a long time. Others – including Madrid and Barcelona – also experience daytime heat warnings with temperatures in the late 30’s and early 40’s. Liam James June 15, 2022 9:30 p.m. 1655320846
France fights forest fires as heatwave spreads prematurely
More than 100 firefighters rushed to the scene on Wednesday to fight a forest fire in southern France as meteorologists said one of the first heatwaves in decades was threatening to engulf parts of the country. The fire in the Lozere area, which had burned 70 hectares, was brought under control overnight, but there was a high risk of it re-igniting, the local prefecture said. State meteorologist Meteo France said an “intense and early heatwave” caused by a mass of hot air moving upwards from North Africa had settled. He described the heatwave as a period of unusually high temperatures that lasted for several days and said 40 degrees Celsius could pass on Friday in the southwest. The meteorological channel La Chaine Meteo reported that, if confirmed, June 17 would be the earliest date recorded in France for exceeding this temperature limit. The highest temperature ever in France – 46 C – was recorded on June 28, 201, in the southern village of Verargues. Liam James June 15, 2022 8:20 p.m. 1655316646
Heat wave hits central US
Another hot day has hit the middle third of the United States, where dangerously high temperatures were well above normal, with officials warning people to stay indoors and stay hydrated. Millions of Americans living in major cities such as Chicago, Detroit and Atlanta have been instructed to heat as the temperature index, a measure of the temperature sensation in the human body, was to exceed 38 degrees Celsius, according to the National Meteorological Agency. US Service (NWS). ) he said. “Excessive heat and humidity will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, especially for those who work or engage in outdoor activities,” he said. It’s the second day of suffocating weather for the nation’s middle third, from Wisconsin and Michigan south through Tennessee and Georgia to Florida, where temperatures near record highs in some areas. Many cities have set up cooling stations and centers to help residents escape the heat. More than 325,000 homes and businesses in Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin were without power Wednesday morning, Poweroutage.us reported. Liam James15 June 2022 19:10 1655312737
The RAC warns that hot weather will lead to increased damage
As the temperature rises, so will the number of road damage in Britain. Drivers are often unaware that the heat of summer can be just as difficult for cars as the cold of winter. The RAC says the main causes of heat damage are battery and alternator problems, worn tires and clutch failure due to driving on busier roads as people go out of town to enjoy the sun. RAC spokesman Rod Dennis said: “As temperatures rise very rapidly this week, we expect a brief, sharp increase in damage, especially in the central and southern parts of the United Kingdom. “It is important that drivers do not get carried away, so we advise them to check their car’s oil and coolant levels as soon as possible, especially if they are planning a long trip to the hottest part of the day. “Drivers should also stay hydrated, which has been shown to have a positive effect on their concentration levels. “Passengers should also be kept as cool and comfortable as possible, so carry plenty of water and plan adequate breaks to avoid heating an already hot car.” Liam James15 June 2022 18:05 1655308853
UKHSA raises health alarm
The UK Health Insurance Agency has upgraded the heat alarm to level three. This comes after the confirmation of the Meteorological Service today that …
