Heatwave: High temperatures set for the UK this week
The UK could be facing its first heatwave of 2025 this week, as high temperatures are expected across parts of the country.Most areas will start the week with pretty warm weather, with temperatures increasing as the week goes on. Cities including Birmingham, Cardiff, Liverpool and Manchester are all expected to hit highs of 28 or 29 degrees celsius by Thursday, while London is expected to reach 30 degrees over the weekend according to weather forecasters. Most of the UK looks set to stay dry during this period.Read on to find out more about what makes a heatwave and we want to know what you're doing to stay cool in school - let us know in the comments below!
When is it a heatwave?
A heatwave is when there is a period of unusually hot weather.For a heatwave to be officially declared by the Met Office - that's the people who monitor the weather in the UK - temperatures need to reach a certain level for at least three days running.That temperature level varies in different parts of the UK, in the north and west of the UK it's 25C, whereas in parts of eastern England it is 28C.It has been hotter than those temperatures recently, but not for enough days to qualify as a heatwave - but experts think that's likely to change in the coming week.
Tips for staying cool in hot weather
Keeping safe in hot weather is extremely important. Wearing sunscreen helps protect our skin from the sun's rays and it's important to apply it regularly when the weather is hotter than usual.If you're at school when the weather is hot, you can try and keep yourself cool with fewer layers when you're indoors. It's also important to drink lots of water and you can ask your teacher to keep windows open too. It's a good idea to stay out of the direct sun during its peak intensity, which is usually between about 12 and 3pm. You can find a nice shady area, or stay indoors if your school allows it.
Is your school doing anything special this week in the hot weather?How do you stay cool in class on a hot day?You can let us know in the comments below.
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