UK weather: Temperatures to hit 28C today before weekend of glorious sunshine with Brits basking in 34C highs on Monday
BRITS will bask in 28C heat today — with more sunshine on the way and temperatures set to soar to a whopping 34C by Monday.
A second amber heat health alert in two weeks will come into force on Friday, with temperatures set to top 30C again this weekend.
8
8
8
The alert covers London, the East Midlands, South East, South West and East of England, and runs from midday Friday until 6pm on Tuesday.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has also issued a yellow alert for Yorkshire and the Humber and the West Midlands for the same period, warning of major strain on health and social care services.
It comes as temperatures could hit 28C in central and southern England on Friday, rising to 30C on Saturday, 31C on Sunday, and peaking between 32C and 34C on Monday, according to the Met Office.
An amber alert was previously issued across all regions of England on June 19 — the first time it had been used since September 2023.
That same day, temperatures hit 32.2C in Kew, west London, before heatwaves were declared across England and Wales.
An official heatwave is declared when an area hits specific temperature thresholds for three days in a row — ranging from 25C to 28C depending on the region.
Dr Agostinho Sousa, head of extreme events and health protection at the UKHSA, said: 'We have already seen a spell of hot weather last week and temperatures are once again set to increase in the coming days, with central, southern and eastern areas of the country likely to see the biggest impacts.
'Our findings show that heat, especially at the sort of temperatures we are likely to see at the beginning of next week, can result in serious health outcomes across the population, especially for older adults or those with pre-existing health conditions.
'It is, therefore, important to check on friends, family and neighbours who are more vulnerable and to take sensible precautions while enjoying the sun.'
Met Office meteorologist Craig Snell added: 'From Friday onwards, we're starting to once again see the heat build across England and Wales.
My dream pool was £40,000 so I DIYd my own 18ft version in February all for this summer heatwave - it's saved me £37,000
'We're likely to see temperatures potentially peak around 27C or 28C in central and southern parts of England, it's going to feel quite humid.
'On Saturday, the hottest weather will be in the south east, potentially 30C.
'On Sunday, we're most likely to see somewhere around 30C or 31C.
'It looks like the peak of the hot spell will be Monday, at the moment it's looking between 32C and 34C, there's a chance it'll be hotter than the previous (heatwave).
'Tuesday, some fresher air is going to spread across the country, but we're potentially likely to see between 31C and 33C.'
Some parts of central and southern England could meet the heatwave threshold by Monday, Mr Snell added.
The meteorologist said that from Monday, some thunderstorms might develop, but it's too early to know where.
Temperatures are expected to drop to the mid-20s after Tuesday, which is still above average for this time of year, the forecaster said.
It follows the relief of partygoers at Glastonbury Festival who were spotted trudging through mud in ponchos and wellies this morning.
Attendees refused to let the poor weather dampen their spirits as thousands descended onto Worthy Farm.
The weather should improve as the rest of the festival is set to be mostly dry and mild, with temperatures in the low 20s.
Sun-seekers will be out in full force on Saturday and Sunday, with the mercury set to reach the low 30s and high 20s.
Monday is predicted to be the hottest of the four-day stretch, with sunshine revellers set to flock to beaches and parks to make the most of the glorious weather.
People have been spotted flocking to the seaside and rivers so they could take a quick dip to cool off.
Others went to sunbathe in parks instead, making the most of their lunch breaks.
Earlier this week, one school's uniform policy sparked fury among parents when dozens of students were not allowed to attend class despite hot temperatures.
More than half the pupils were reportedly missing from Bristol Free School in Southmead during the 30 degrees Celsius heat last week because they were wearing PE kit.
Those wearing the school's sport polo shirts and shorts were turned away by leaders at the gates as they arrived in the morning.
An email sent from the school to parents the following day clarified students were only allowed to remove the regulation school tie from their uniform for the hot weather.
8
8
8
8
8
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Independent
an hour ago
- The Independent
Extreme heatwave hits Europe as temperatures set to soar above 40C in holiday hotspots
Popular European destinations are facing extreme temperatures with the hot weather expected to soar well into the 40s in major holiday hotspots. Warnings are in place for cities including Paris and Rome over the weekend and into next week, while wildfires have erupted in Greece. Met Office spokesperson Stephen Dixon warned that southern and western Europe was experiencing a heatwave which was also extending into southeastern parts of the continent. 'Temperatures are expected to be 5-10C above normal fairly widely in Europe, with the potential for a few locations to reach around 40C in the southeast, and possibly even higher across parts of Iberia from Friday, likely challenging some June records,' he said. 'This excessive heat will extend north across other parts of western Europe early next week, and plays a role in the heatwave parts of the UK is expecting, though not with temperatures as high as those previously states,' added. AccuWeather lead international forecaster Jason Nicholls said similar to the 'burst of heat' earlier this month, a strong area of high pressure is going to build over western Europe from Morocco, bringing high temperatures. That system will extend ' upward through Spain, Portugal, into France, and eventually spreading out towards Germany and Italy as we get into the weekend', he said. Mr Nicholls added: 'Worst case scenario, people could be suffering from heat stroke or heat exhaustion, especially if they're outside during the prime heating part of the day, like midday/afternoon hours.' Spanish and Portuguese temperatures to exceed 40C Temperatures in Spain began to rise sharply on Friday, with heatwave conditions expected to continue until at least Tuesday with extremely high temperatures potentially reaching 42C in parts of the country, according to Spain's meteorological office. 'Very high and persistent temperatures are expected, both during the day and at night, which could pose a risk to exposed and/or vulnerable people,' the agency said. In the Canary Islands, temperatures could reach as high as 36C on Saturday, while inland Mallorca will occasionally reach 38C. Also on the Iberian peninsula, Portugal's weather forecaster has issued an orange warning for extreme high temperatures over the weekend. Temperatures in Lisbon and central Portugal are forecast to exceed 42C by Sunday and the high 30s in southern parts of the country. France issues orange alert for 'stifling' heatwave Paris is facing a heatwave from Monday, with temperatures peaking at 39C on Tuesday and forecasters urging caution for people who have to be outside for longer periods of time. Mr Nicholls said those temperatures at this time of year for Paris were not common, last occurring in 2022. In the south of France, temperatures are expected to reach 40C in some areas and authorities have issued a severe fire risk warning and an orange alert for extreme heat for nine departments across central- and south-east France by Saturday. In inland areas of those departments, temperatures could climb to 42C, Le Parisien reports. Meteo France warned that high surface temperatures on the Mediterranean Sea could also affect overnight minimum temperatures, 'making nights more stifling during the heatwave'. In Greece, summer wildfires force Athens evacuations In Greece's first heatwave of the summer temperatures approached 40C in Athens on Thursday, as a large wildfire broke out south of the city forcing authorities to issue evacuation orders. The fire, which reportedly broke out within a populated area, was fanned by strong winds that frequently changed direction, sending plumes of smoke fanning out across the sky. "We're telling people to leave their homes," local town councilor Apostolos Papadakis said on Greece's state-run ERT television. A work stoppage was declared for certain workers including delivery riders on Friday by the Ministry of Labor for Friday afternoon with temperatures set to reach 41C, Greek newspaper Ta Nea reported. Several popular tourist destinations in Italy are expected to swelter through prolonged stretches of temperatures in the high 30s. In Rome, daytime highs won't dip below 37C until Thursday, according to Il Meteo, while temperatures in Florence will alternate between 38C and 39C from Monday. Naples will also reach highs of 37C on Saturday and Monday, while in the northeast, Venice will reach 36C on Wednesday and Thursday. Temperatures in other Italian destinations are forecast to be milder, reaching the mid-30s for Naples and high 20s for Bari in Puglia over the weekend. As the heatwave moves north through next week, weather experts warn temperatures in parts of Germany could near 40C by Wednesday. 'Up to 40 degrees Celsius is possible by the middle of next week,' Dr Karsten said. The forecasting site predicts the heat to remain above 30C for five days and above 35C for three during the upcoming German heatwave. Frankfurt is expected to reach 38C on Wednesday, while in Berlin temperatures will reach 35C.
Reuters
an hour ago
- Reuters
Wimbledon set for scorching start as heatwave looms
LONDON, June 27 (Reuters) - Wimbledon is braced for its hottest ever start with London set to endure a searing heatwave that is forecast to peak as play begins at the All England Club on Monday. With the mercury expected to rise into the mid-30s Celsius on Monday after a hot weekend, players, organisers, ticket holders and those queuing face a challenging day. The previous record temperature for the start of the grass court Grand Slam event was set in 2001 when 29.3C was reached. Monday's expected blast of heat could even surpass the tournament record of 35.7 degrees in 2015 when on-court temperatures were significantly higher than that. Wimbledon's heat rule will likely come into force, allowing a 10-minute break in play when the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) is at or above 30.1 degrees Celsius. The WBGT, which will be taken before the start of play and then at 1400 and 1700, takes various factors into account including ambient temperature, humidity, wind and sun angle. The rule will apply after the second set for all best of three set matches, and after the third for all best of five set matches with players allowed to leave the court during the break, but not to receive coaching or medical treatment. While welcoming the heat rule, Chris Taylor, an environmental physiology researcher at the University of Roehampton, said the heat could affect the quality of matches. "It's good that they have a rule that uses the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature but what it doesn't factor in is what the players are doing," he told Reuters. "Most of the heat risk for players relates to their actual body temperature increasing, 80% of their body temperature is related to what they're doing. "Many players will change the way they play if it's that warm, shorter points and perhaps less interesting for the fans. "Top players with the resources for warm weather training are used to heat and are conditioned and will probably be okay, but the real problem is for players who are not used to it and cannot adapt their play." He also said iced towels applied to the back of the neck during changeovers are not necessarily the best way for players to cool down. "It's like a football team giving a pain-killing injection to their star player before a cup final, it makes them feel better but the injury is still there," he said. "If it's core body temperature you want to bring down, the towels aren't really going to do much. "The feet and the forearms have a lot of blood vessels and (cooling them down) is quite a good method of heat exchange, also the groin where you have the femoral artery." While elite players are likely to cope with the expected heat, Wimbledon organisers are taking precautions to protect the general public and staff, including ball boys and girls (BBGs). "Adverse weather is a key consideration in our planning for The Championships, and we are prepared for the predicted hot weather, with comprehensive plans in place for guests, players, staff and the BBGs," a club statement said. More free water refill stations will be provided around the grounds and real-time weather alerts will be announced on big screens and via the tournament website. Staff shifts will also be adjusted to mitigate the heat while 'shade-mapping' will help people get away from the sun. After extreme heat on Monday and Tuesday, temperatures are expected to drop to the low to mid 20s for the rest of the week with some rain showers likely.
Time Out
an hour ago
- Time Out
Another heatwave will hit London this weekend – with temperatures soaring to 35C
Oh, you thought London was hot last weekend? Well, gird your loins – it's about to turn even hotter. After a few days of relief, the Met Office has forecast that London will heat up once again over the next few days, reaching 29C on Saturday, 31C on Sunday and rising to an absolutely blistering temperature of 35C on Monday, June 30. It'll be the hottest start to the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in its 147 year history. According to the forecast, Monday's peak heat of 35C won't hit until around 4pm and it'll stay that hot until around 7-8pm, so you'll have plenty of time to bask in the blazing sun after work. But that also means that Londoners are also in for a sweaty night of sleep. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued amber heat health alert for the capital in anticipation of the boiling temperatures. It kicks in at 12pm on Friday, June 27 and lasts until Tuesday, July 1. In its outlook for Sunday to Tuesday, the Met Office describes the weather as: 'Staying largely dry with good spells of sunshine into next week. Turning increasingly very warm or hot, and humid. Some warm nights to come too. Light winds.' Things are set to cool down on Wednesday and Thursday, with a nice and bearable high of 25C predicted for the city. Looking a little further ahead, BBC weather predicts that there could be some thunderstorms later next week. It says: 'Whilst some rain or showers are possible across the south and east, longer drier spells are more likely, under the influence of higher pressure. There is also the chance of some occasional very warm, perhaps locally hot weather, as brief bursts of hotter air encroach from the continent, but probably fairly short-lived and perhaps also accompanied by a few thunderstorms at times.' See what the heatwave has in store for the rest of the UK here. Staying cool in the city Wondering how on earth you're going to cope in the heat? Let us help you out. London is awash with lidos and open-air pools that are perfect for a cool down. There are also loads of beautiful beer gardens where you can hydrate with a nice cold pint, lots of shaded woodlands to wander through and plenty of big, air-conditioned attractions, like the Tate Modern and British Museum, if you want to get out of the sun completely.
