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Glasgow Times
a day ago
- Climate
- Glasgow Times
Much of UK in for reprieve from hot weather as heatwave starts coming to an end
Amber and yellow heat health alerts which have been in place across England – warning of the potential for a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions – are due to lift at 9am. Temperatures which have exceeded 30C in several parts of the country and broken multiple records over the weekend are widely forecast to cool. People enjoy the hot weather in Bristol (Ben Birchall/PA) 'The heatwave is starting to come to an end as low pressure starts to move in from the Atlantic,' Met Office meteorologist Greg Dewhurst said. 'We say goodbye to high pressure as this area of low pressure takes over, bringing bands of heavy rain, some thundery downpours, but also bringing in some fresher conditions across many parts.' Central and eastern parts of England are expected to hold on to the warmth on Monday, with forecasts of 25C-26C, while East Anglia and south-east England could potentially hit 30C. But the rest of the UK is expected to see temperatures ranging between 18C and 22C. Doris, a Devon Rex cat, perches on a windowsill next to a portable fan (Yui Mok/PA) Northern England and southern Scotland are most likely to see heavy downpours and some rumbles of thunder but forecasters say there will be plenty of sunny spells developing across the UK through the day. The peak of the heatwave hit on Saturday, when Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales all recorded their warmest day of the year so far – with Scotland and Northern Ireland reaching temperatures they have not hit in years. Although the hot weather continued on Sunday, temperatures did drop slightly as forecast. Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire hit 30.8C while Achnagart in the Scottish Highlands reached 30.4C, Cardiff's Bute Park 30.2C and Castlederg in Co Tyrone 27.1C. The heatwave saw fire and rescue teams tackling wildfires in London, Surrey, and Perth in Scotland, and a hosepipe ban come into force in Yorkshire, with similar restrictions issued for Kent and Sussex from July 18. Oasis fans were told on Friday to prepare for extreme sun and heat ahead of the band's sets at Heaton Park in Manchester while penguin chicks at London Zoo cooled off with their first dip in the big pool. Sport was disrupted by the heat, with multiple pauses of play at Wimbledon as tennis fans required medical attention and Thursday's England versus India cricket match at Lord's briefly stopped after an influx of ladybirds – which are said to be in high numbers because of the heat – distracted players. A host of warnings were issued over dangers arising out of the hot temperatures. A swimmer in the Sky Pool, a transparent swimming pool 35 metres above ground between two apartment buildings in Nine Elms, south London (James Manning/PA) Fire chiefs urged people to stay safe as they warned of the increased risk of wildfires and drowning, with the National Fire Chiefs Council asking people not to enter water to try to cool down and urging parents and carers to ensure children are supervised around water at all times. HM Coastguard issued safety advice for people heading to the coast, as data from the water incident database shows most drownings happened in July over the last three years. National Rail warned train passengers that the hot weather might cause disruption during the weekend. And the RNLI warned beachgoers that, despite the heat, there is still a risk of cold water shock.
Western Telegraph
a day ago
- Climate
- Western Telegraph
Much of UK in for reprieve from hot weather as heatwave starts coming to an end
Amber and yellow heat health alerts which have been in place across England – warning of the potential for a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions – are due to lift at 9am. Temperatures which have exceeded 30C in several parts of the country and broken multiple records over the weekend are widely forecast to cool. People enjoy the hot weather in Bristol (Ben Birchall/PA) 'The heatwave is starting to come to an end as low pressure starts to move in from the Atlantic,' Met Office meteorologist Greg Dewhurst said. 'We say goodbye to high pressure as this area of low pressure takes over, bringing bands of heavy rain, some thundery downpours, but also bringing in some fresher conditions across many parts.' Central and eastern parts of England are expected to hold on to the warmth on Monday, with forecasts of 25C-26C, while East Anglia and south-east England could potentially hit 30C. But the rest of the UK is expected to see temperatures ranging between 18C and 22C. Doris, a Devon Rex cat, perches on a windowsill next to a portable fan (Yui Mok/PA) Northern England and southern Scotland are most likely to see heavy downpours and some rumbles of thunder but forecasters say there will be plenty of sunny spells developing across the UK through the day. The peak of the heatwave hit on Saturday, when Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales all recorded their warmest day of the year so far – with Scotland and Northern Ireland reaching temperatures they have not hit in years. Although the hot weather continued on Sunday, temperatures did drop slightly as forecast. Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire hit 30.8C while Achnagart in the Scottish Highlands reached 30.4C, Cardiff's Bute Park 30.2C and Castlederg in Co Tyrone 27.1C. The heatwave saw fire and rescue teams tackling wildfires in London, Surrey, and Perth in Scotland, and a hosepipe ban come into force in Yorkshire, with similar restrictions issued for Kent and Sussex from July 18. Oasis fans were told on Friday to prepare for extreme sun and heat ahead of the band's sets at Heaton Park in Manchester while penguin chicks at London Zoo cooled off with their first dip in the big pool. Sport was disrupted by the heat, with multiple pauses of play at Wimbledon as tennis fans required medical attention and Thursday's England versus India cricket match at Lord's briefly stopped after an influx of ladybirds – which are said to be in high numbers because of the heat – distracted players. A host of warnings were issued over dangers arising out of the hot temperatures. A swimmer in the Sky Pool, a transparent swimming pool 35 metres above ground between two apartment buildings in Nine Elms, south London (James Manning/PA) Fire chiefs urged people to stay safe as they warned of the increased risk of wildfires and drowning, with the National Fire Chiefs Council asking people not to enter water to try to cool down and urging parents and carers to ensure children are supervised around water at all times. HM Coastguard issued safety advice for people heading to the coast, as data from the water incident database shows most drownings happened in July over the last three years. National Rail warned train passengers that the hot weather might cause disruption during the weekend. And the RNLI warned beachgoers that, despite the heat, there is still a risk of cold water shock.
South Wales Argus
a day ago
- Climate
- South Wales Argus
Much of UK in for reprieve from hot weather as heatwave starts coming to an end
Amber and yellow heat health alerts which have been in place across England – warning of the potential for a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions – are due to lift at 9am. Temperatures which have exceeded 30C in several parts of the country and broken multiple records over the weekend are widely forecast to cool. People enjoy the hot weather in Bristol (Ben Birchall/PA) 'The heatwave is starting to come to an end as low pressure starts to move in from the Atlantic,' Met Office meteorologist Greg Dewhurst said. 'We say goodbye to high pressure as this area of low pressure takes over, bringing bands of heavy rain, some thundery downpours, but also bringing in some fresher conditions across many parts.' Central and eastern parts of England are expected to hold on to the warmth on Monday, with forecasts of 25C-26C, while East Anglia and south-east England could potentially hit 30C. But the rest of the UK is expected to see temperatures ranging between 18C and 22C. Doris, a Devon Rex cat, perches on a windowsill next to a portable fan (Yui Mok/PA) Northern England and southern Scotland are most likely to see heavy downpours and some rumbles of thunder but forecasters say there will be plenty of sunny spells developing across the UK through the day. The peak of the heatwave hit on Saturday, when Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales all recorded their warmest day of the year so far – with Scotland and Northern Ireland reaching temperatures they have not hit in years. Although the hot weather continued on Sunday, temperatures did drop slightly as forecast. Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire hit 30.8C while Achnagart in the Scottish Highlands reached 30.4C, Cardiff's Bute Park 30.2C and Castlederg in Co Tyrone 27.1C. The heatwave saw fire and rescue teams tackling wildfires in London, Surrey, and Perth in Scotland, and a hosepipe ban come into force in Yorkshire, with similar restrictions issued for Kent and Sussex from July 18. Oasis fans were told on Friday to prepare for extreme sun and heat ahead of the band's sets at Heaton Park in Manchester while penguin chicks at London Zoo cooled off with their first dip in the big pool. Sport was disrupted by the heat, with multiple pauses of play at Wimbledon as tennis fans required medical attention and Thursday's England versus India cricket match at Lord's briefly stopped after an influx of ladybirds – which are said to be in high numbers because of the heat – distracted players. A host of warnings were issued over dangers arising out of the hot temperatures. A swimmer in the Sky Pool, a transparent swimming pool 35 metres above ground between two apartment buildings in Nine Elms, south London (James Manning/PA) Fire chiefs urged people to stay safe as they warned of the increased risk of wildfires and drowning, with the National Fire Chiefs Council asking people not to enter water to try to cool down and urging parents and carers to ensure children are supervised around water at all times. HM Coastguard issued safety advice for people heading to the coast, as data from the water incident database shows most drownings happened in July over the last three years. National Rail warned train passengers that the hot weather might cause disruption during the weekend. And the RNLI warned beachgoers that, despite the heat, there is still a risk of cold water shock.
Glasgow Times
a day ago
- Climate
- Glasgow Times
England, Scotland and Wales hit 30C before heatwave starts easing
It comes after several records were broken during the peak of the heatwave on Saturday, with Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales all recording their warmest day of the year so far. Although the hot weather continued on Sunday, temperatures did drop slightly as forecast. People enjoy the hot weather in Bristol (Ben Birchall/PA) Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire hit 30.8C while Achnagart in the Scottish Highlands reached 30.4C, Cardiff's Bute Park 30.2C and Castlederg in Co Tyrone 27.1C. A spokesperson for the Met Office said: 'It's been another widely warm day today, not as hot as yesterday with cloudier skies for some. 'A change tomorrow with showers or longer spells of rain and turning fresher from the west. 'The heatwave is coming to an end for most of us today with fresher air arriving tomorrow, but south-eastern England could still see 30C tomorrow so still classed here.' Tennis fans continued to grapple with the heat at Wimbledon following a few days where spectators needed medical attention amid high temperatures. Doris, a Devon Rex cat, perches on a windowsill next to a portable fan (Yui Mok/PA) In response to the incidents, the All England Club said it significantly increased the number of on-screen communications and push notifications to remind guests to stay hydrated and seek respite from the sun. The club also said service stewards on court have access to water for spectators in need, that on-site medical teams are ready to assist when required and that the grounds have more than 100 free water refill points as well as a pharmacy where guests can buy sunscreen. Amber heat health alerts are in place for the Midlands and southern and eastern England until 9am on Monday, warning of the potential for a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions. Fire chiefs urged people to stay safe in the heatwave as they warned of the increased risk of wildfires and drowning, with the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) asking people not to enter water to try to cool down and urging parents and carers to ensure children are supervised around water at all times. A swimmer in the Sky Pool, a transparent swimming pool 35 metres above ground between two apartment buildings in Nine Elms, south London (James Manning/PA) Firefighters in Surrey spent a second day on Sunday tackling a wildfire on Hankley Common in Thursley which is estimated to have destroyed 2.6 hectares of land. The risk of wildfires in London is rated 'severe' by the Natural Hazards Partnership. HM Coastguard also issued safety advice for people heading to the coast, as data from the water incident database shows most drownings happened in July over the last three years. As well as the amber alerts, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has yellow alerts in place until Monday for the North East, North West and Yorkshire and Humber. Yorkshire Water brought in restrictions on using hosepipes for activities such as watering the garden, cleaning cars and filling paddling pools, on Friday, as part of efforts to protect supplies in the face of yet more dry weather forecast for the coming weeks. People have enjoyed the water and sunbathing at Clevedon Marine Lake in Somerset (Ben Birchall/PA) South East Water said demand for drinking water had reached 'record levels since May' and announced impending restrictions which will mean customers in Kent and Sussex are banned from using a hosepipe to water gardens and plants, clean vehicles, fill swimming pools or ponds or clean paths, walls or windows from July 18. Those who ignore the bans could face fines of up to £1,000. National Rail warned train passengers that the hot weather may cause disruption this weekend. Meanwhile, the RNLI warned beachgoers that, despite the heat, there is still a risk of cold water shock.
The Herald Scotland
a day ago
- Climate
- The Herald Scotland
England, Scotland and Wales hit 30C before heatwave starts easing
Although the hot weather continued on Sunday, temperatures did drop slightly as forecast. People enjoy the hot weather in Bristol (Ben Birchall/PA) Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire hit 30.8C while Achnagart in the Scottish Highlands reached 30.4C, Cardiff's Bute Park 30.2C and Castlederg in Co Tyrone 27.1C. A spokesperson for the Met Office said: 'It's been another widely warm day today, not as hot as yesterday with cloudier skies for some. 'A change tomorrow with showers or longer spells of rain and turning fresher from the west. 'The heatwave is coming to an end for most of us today with fresher air arriving tomorrow, but south-eastern England could still see 30C tomorrow so still classed here.' Tennis fans continued to grapple with the heat at Wimbledon following a few days where spectators needed medical attention amid high temperatures. Doris, a Devon Rex cat, perches on a windowsill next to a portable fan (Yui Mok/PA) In response to the incidents, the All England Club said it significantly increased the number of on-screen communications and push notifications to remind guests to stay hydrated and seek respite from the sun. The club also said service stewards on court have access to water for spectators in need, that on-site medical teams are ready to assist when required and that the grounds have more than 100 free water refill points as well as a pharmacy where guests can buy sunscreen. Amber heat health alerts are in place for the Midlands and southern and eastern England until 9am on Monday, warning of the potential for a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions. Fire chiefs urged people to stay safe in the heatwave as they warned of the increased risk of wildfires and drowning, with the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) asking people not to enter water to try to cool down and urging parents and carers to ensure children are supervised around water at all times. A swimmer in the Sky Pool, a transparent swimming pool 35 metres above ground between two apartment buildings in Nine Elms, south London (James Manning/PA) Firefighters in Surrey spent a second day on Sunday tackling a wildfire on Hankley Common in Thursley which is estimated to have destroyed 2.6 hectares of land. The risk of wildfires in London is rated 'severe' by the Natural Hazards Partnership. HM Coastguard also issued safety advice for people heading to the coast, as data from the water incident database shows most drownings happened in July over the last three years. As well as the amber alerts, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has yellow alerts in place until Monday for the North East, North West and Yorkshire and Humber. Yorkshire Water brought in restrictions on using hosepipes for activities such as watering the garden, cleaning cars and filling paddling pools, on Friday, as part of efforts to protect supplies in the face of yet more dry weather forecast for the coming weeks. People have enjoyed the water and sunbathing at Clevedon Marine Lake in Somerset (Ben Birchall/PA) South East Water said demand for drinking water had reached 'record levels since May' and announced impending restrictions which will mean customers in Kent and Sussex are banned from using a hosepipe to water gardens and plants, clean vehicles, fill swimming pools or ponds or clean paths, walls or windows from July 18. Those who ignore the bans could face fines of up to £1,000. National Rail warned train passengers that the hot weather may cause disruption this weekend. Meanwhile, the RNLI warned beachgoers that, despite the heat, there is still a risk of cold water shock.
