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The Irish Sun
6 hours ago
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
Brits to soak up 28C rays this weekend as sunshine returns to UK – and it's only going to get better, says Met Office
BRITS can look forward to soaking up 28 degree rays this weekend, the Met Office says. This weekend will be an unsettled mix of sun and rain, but next week will see sunny skies and warm temperatures. 6 Brits can look forward to soaking up 28 degree rays this weekend Credit: MET Office 6 Lyme Regis, Dorset, is busy with sunbathers already Credit: Alamy 6 People splash around in the Dorset sea today to cool off Credit: Alamy 6 A paddleboarder in Weymouth enjoys the warm weather Credit: Alamy Friday will be a sunny day for those living in the south and central, but northern Scotland will still be stuck with rain and wind. Temperatures will reach the mid-20s in some parts of central and eastern England, with highs of 25–26C expected. Saturday is much the same, but on Sunday there may be rain sweeping in on Northern Ireland, parts of Scotland and possibly northern England by the evening. But from Sunday onwards, temperatures will begin to rise across southern parts of the UK. Temperatures could even bypass 30 degrees in places across parts of central, southern and eastern England on Monday and Tuesday. Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Steven Keates, said: 'We're confident that temperatures will increase markedly by the start of next week, reaching the low 30s Celsius in parts of England on Monday and perhaps the mid 30s in a few places on Tuesday. "However, the length of this warm spell is still uncertain, and it is possible that high temperatures could persist further into next week, particularly in the south.' 'Ex-Dexter sets the wheels in motion for an uptick in temperatures, but the weather patterns then maintaining any hot weather are rather more uncertain'. It comes as a Yellow heat health alert has been put in place. It means older and vulnerable people's health is at greater risk and they could need to use more NHS services. Even a moderate rise in temperature can lead to problems like dehydration, heat exhaustion, and deadly heatstroke, especially in older and more vulnerable people. The health alert begins on at 12pm on Monday August 11 and will remain in place until 6pm on Wednesday August 13. It covers Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, East of England, London, the South East and South West. A yellow alert is the lowest, behind amber and red, on the UKHSA's system. It warns of a possible rise in deaths among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions. Younger age groups could also be affected. There is also a higher risk for vulnerable individuals living alone or in care homes due to overheating indoors. Experts from the UKHSA are now urging Brits to stay cool and take care as the temperature climbs. That means staying out of the sun between 11am and 3pm, the hottest part of the day, and keeping curtains or blinds shut in rooms that get a lot of sun, they said. People are also being told to drink plenty of water, avoid booze, and wear loose, light clothes along with a hat and sunglasses when heading outside. Health chiefs say you should plan exercise or dog walks for the cooler parts of the day, like early morning or evening. And never, ever leave children or pets alone in a parked car, even for a few minutes. 6 Sunseekers are flocking to beaches as the weather warms up again Credit: Alamy 6 Holidaymakers soak up the rays at Lyme Regis, Dorset, today Credit: Alamy
Scottish Sun
6 hours ago
- Climate
- Scottish Sun
Brits to soak up 28C rays this weekend as sunshine returns to UK – and it's only going to get better, says Met Office
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BRITS can look forward to soaking up 28 degree rays this weekend, the Met Office says. This weekend will be an unsettled mix of sun and rain, but next week will see sunny skies and warm temperatures. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 Brits can look forward to soaking up 28 degree rays this weekend Credit: MET Office 6 Lyme Regis, Dorset, is busy with sunbathers already Credit: Alamy 6 People splash around in the Dorset sea today to cool off Credit: Alamy 6 A paddleboarder in Weymouth enjoys the warm weather Credit: Alamy Friday will be a sunny day for those living in the south and central, but northern Scotland will still be stuck with rain and wind. Temperatures will reach the mid-20s in some parts of central and eastern England, with highs of 25–26C expected. Saturday is much the same, but on Sunday there may be rain sweeping in on Northern Ireland, parts of Scotland and possibly northern England by the evening. But from Sunday onwards, temperatures will begin to rise across southern parts of the UK. Temperatures could even bypass 30 degrees in places across parts of central, southern and eastern England on Monday and Tuesday. Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Steven Keates, said: 'We're confident that temperatures will increase markedly by the start of next week, reaching the low 30s Celsius in parts of England on Monday and perhaps the mid 30s in a few places on Tuesday. "However, the length of this warm spell is still uncertain, and it is possible that high temperatures could persist further into next week, particularly in the south.' 'Ex-Dexter sets the wheels in motion for an uptick in temperatures, but the weather patterns then maintaining any hot weather are rather more uncertain'. It comes as a Yellow heat health alert has been put in place. It means older and vulnerable people's health is at greater risk and they could need to use more NHS services. Even a moderate rise in temperature can lead to problems like dehydration, heat exhaustion, and deadly heatstroke, especially in older and more vulnerable people. The health alert begins on at 12pm on Monday August 11 and will remain in place until 6pm on Wednesday August 13. It covers Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, East of England, London, the South East and South West. A yellow alert is the lowest, behind amber and red, on the UKHSA's system. It warns of a possible rise in deaths among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions. Younger age groups could also be affected. There is also a higher risk for vulnerable individuals living alone or in care homes due to overheating indoors. Experts from the UKHSA are now urging Brits to stay cool and take care as the temperature climbs. That means staying out of the sun between 11am and 3pm, the hottest part of the day, and keeping curtains or blinds shut in rooms that get a lot of sun, they said. People are also being told to drink plenty of water, avoid booze, and wear loose, light clothes along with a hat and sunglasses when heading outside. Health chiefs say you should plan exercise or dog walks for the cooler parts of the day, like early morning or evening. And never, ever leave children or pets alone in a parked car, even for a few minutes. 6 Sunseekers are flocking to beaches as the weather warms up again Credit: Alamy 6 Holidaymakers soak up the rays at Lyme Regis, Dorset, today Credit: Alamy
Wales Online
7 hours ago
- Climate
- Wales Online
UK weather maps show heatwave to hit Wales within days with temperatures nearing 30°C
UK weather maps show heatwave to hit Wales within days with temperatures nearing 30°C A tropical storm is expected to bring very warm weather to the UK in the coming days and yellow heat alerts have been issued The Met Office has forecast hot temperatures for Wales next week (Image: Met Office) Met Office weather maps show that Wales is set for sunshine and hot temperatures within days, with the potential for a heatwave to be declared. Following on from Storm Floris, the weather in the UK is set to improve with scorching temperatures forecast. A yellow heat health has been issued for large swathes of the country from Monday, August 11 as the period of hot weather moves in. According to the UKHSA, temperatures are widely expected to rise above 30°C. While Wales is not covered by the warning, temperatures are still set to increase dramatically. If the forecast is correct, a heatwave is on the way, with temperatures expected to be reach 25°C or above for three consecutive days in Wales. The hot weather is being brought to the UK by the remnants of Tropical Storm Dexter according to the Met Office. The organisation said the storm will "draw warm air up from the southwest across the UK". Read the biggest stories in Wales first by signing up to our daily newsletter here Here are the Met Office weather maps showing the heatwave which is expected to hit Wales. Sunday (Image: Met Office) Monday (Image: Met Office) Tuesday (Image: Met Office) Tuesday is expected to be the hottest day of the week, with temperatures across the country reaching the mid to high-twenties. It's forecast to hit 27°C in Cardiff and Newport Wednesday (Image: Met Office) Although it will be a bit cooler on Wednesday, it is forecast to remain warm enough for Wales to reach heatwave threshold, with temperatures of 25°C and 26°C expected in Newport and Abergavenny. Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Steven Keates, said: 'We're confident that temperatures will increase markedly by the start of next week, reaching the low 30s Celsius in parts of England on Monday and perhaps the mid 30s in a few places on Tuesday. "However, the length of this warm spell is still uncertain, and it is possible that high temperatures could persist further into next week, particularly in the south.' 'Ex-Dexter sets the wheels in motion for an uptick in temperatures, but the weather patterns then maintaining any hot weather are rather more uncertain'. It is also likely that this warm weather is likely to stay for the rest of the school holidays. The weather agency's long-range forecast states: "High pressure, and therefore largely settled conditions overall, appears more likely at first. "Although dry weather is likely to dominate, periods of rain or showers and thunderstorms may develop at times. Article continues below "Above average temperatures overall seem most likely, with the potential for further hot spells to develop, especially in the east and south. By the turn of the month, there are signals for high pressure to become less dominant with perhaps a greater chance of some rain, possibly more likely in the south at first, though there is some uncertainty in this aspect of the forecast."
Scottish Sun
10 hours ago
- Climate
- Scottish Sun
Yellow heat health alert issued as temperatures expected to reach 30C early next week
It means older and vulnerable people's health is at greater risk and could need to use more NHS services WEEKEND WARNING Yellow heat health alert issued as temperatures expected to reach 30C early next week PARTS of Britain face 30C next week, with health chiefs warning the weather could pose "serious" health risks to some. This has prompted health chiefs to issue a yellow heat health alert, from Monday as a period of warm weather is set to move in from next week. 1 It means older and vulnerable people's health is at greater risk and they could need to use more NHS services. Even a moderate rises in temperature can lead to health problems like dehydration, heat exhaustion, and deadly heatstroke, especially in older people. Hot weather can also worsen asthma symptoms for some people, including increased breathing difficulties, wheezing, and coughing. Last summer, around 1,311 people in England died from heat-related causes, according to official figures - up from 870 the year before. The health alert begins on Monday August 11, at 12pm and lasts until 6pm on Wednesday August 13. It covers Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, East of England, London, the South East and South West. Temperatures will begin to rise in the south from Sunday evening, as the remnants of Tropical Storm Dexter "draws warm air up from the southwest across the UK", the Met Office said. They are expected to exceed 30C in places across parts of central, southern and eastern England on Monday and Tuesday. Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Steven Keates, said: 'We're confident that temperatures will increase markedly by the start of next week, reaching the low 30s Celsius in parts of England on Monday and perhaps the mid 30s in a few places on Tuesday. "However, the length of this warm spell is still uncertain, and it is possible that high temperatures could persist further into next week, particularly in the south.' 'Ex-Dexter sets the wheels in motion for an uptick in temperatures, but the weather patterns then maintaining any hot weather are rather more uncertain'.
Wales Online
11 hours ago
- Climate
- Wales Online
Yellow heat alert issued as heatwave on the way with temperatures of 30°C expected
Yellow heat alert issued as heatwave on the way with temperatures of 30°C expected A tropical storm is bringing very hot weather to the UK next week according to the Met Office (Image: Met Office) A yellow heat health alert has been issued across parts of the country from Monday, August 11 as a period of warm weather is set to move in from next week. The remnants of a tropical storm are expected to bring hot temperatures to the UK, including Wales, next week. The warning has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) from 12pm on Monday, August 11 until 6pm on Wednesday, August 13. The UKHSA said the alert means significant impacts are possible across health and social care services due to the high temperatures. It covers Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, East of England, London, the South East and South West. Temperatures will begin to rise in the south from Sunday evening, as the remnants of Tropical Storm Dexter "draws warm air up from the southwest across the UK", the Met Office said. Temperatures are expected to exceed 30°C in places across parts of central, southern and eastern England on Monday and Tuesday. The threshold for an heatwave could also be declared in Wales next week, with temperatures forecast to be 25°C for three consecutive days. Temperatures are expected to reach 27°C in Cardiff on Tuesday. Read the biggest stories in Wales first by signing up to our daily newsletter here Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Steven Keates, said: 'We're confident that temperatures will increase markedly by the start of next week, reaching the low 30s Celsius in parts of England on Monday and perhaps the mid 30s in a few places on Tuesday. Article continues below "However, the length of this warm spell is still uncertain, and it is possible that high temperatures could persist further into next week, particularly in the south.' 'Ex-Dexter sets the wheels in motion for an uptick in temperatures, but the weather patterns then maintaining any hot weather are rather more uncertain'.
