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Daily Mirror
29-05-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
New maps turn red as 28C blast brings blistering sizzler to Britain
Britain's first proper heat blast of the year has been pinpointed and large swathes of the country could see 28C highs by the start of June Brits should expect what could be the first heatwave of the year in a matter of days, new weather maps show. The entire eastern coast of England looks set to be hit with a blistering 28C heatwave by June 11, with southern coastlines and the south-west seeing a noticeable 6-7C drop. Currently, it looks set to last until June 12 when temperatures start to simmer down. Jim Dale, a climate spokesman and founder of British Weather Services confirmed hotter changes are afoot, but they will be gradual as June arrives. He told the Mirror: "It's not going to be so hot so quickly but there are solid signs after the first week of June, when if things map out as now, we can expect 30C plus on the cards." In the Met Office's long-range weather forecast from June 11 to June 25, the forecaster doesn't rule out a hot spell, but cautions thunderstorms as a result of a climbing, and humid, mercury. It says: "Changeable weather across the UK with a mixture of Atlantic weather systems moving in from the west interspersed with dry and sunny periods. Wetter conditions tending to be towards the northwest of the UK, with the south and southeast likely to see more in the way of dry weather. "Temperatures are most likely to be near or slightly above normal, perhaps with some hot spells at times, especially across the south. Any hot spells may be accompanied by an increased chance of thunderstorms though." What do weather maps show? From this weekend the nation's fortunes will begin to change with 20C highs remaining stable next week. By Saturday, June 7, this will increase by a degree in the south-east, and it'll be the second week of June when the mercury ramps up considerably. By Tuesday, June 10 much of London, Kent and Essex will see the bulk of the heat arriving - with 25C to 26C bringing strong UV rays for many. This will be more like 24C in the north with cities such as Leeds and Newcastle seeing such temperatures. By Wednesday maps turn dark red - indicating a widespread 28C blanket to cover much of the country, including northern cities, towns and villages. However, current GFS maps show the heat could start to fade by the Friday. In the UK, a heatwave is confirmed if hot weather exceeding a specific temperature remains consistent for three days. For much of England, Wales and Scotland this is 25C, according to the Met Office. Surrey, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire, along with central London need to record 28C highs for three days in a row for a heatwave to be declared.
Daily Mirror
27-05-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
New Spain heatwave maps turn red as Brit tourists warned to expect 34C blast
Intense temperatures climbing up to 38C in parts of Spain are set to sizzle pasty Brits over the next week, according to red weather maps from WXCharts and The Met Office forecast Brits jetting off to sunny Spain have been urged to brace for sizzling temperatures as weather maps suddenly turn red from a North African heatwave. Following a 'very wet and cool' Spring, the holiday hotspot is slated to rapidly warm up from Friday, May 23 to Tuesday, June 3 - according to new data from WXCharts. The weather maps show much of the mainland sweltering in mid-30s temperatures, with areas in the south-east climbing to 36C. The maps depict 34C temps for the majority of central Spain, while the country's north seems to be escaping the intense heat - with temperatures dipping to a balmy 23C. The Balearics also seem to have dodged the scorching spell, with forecasted temperatures dropping just below 30C during the same time period. Jim Dale, a climate commentator and founder of British Weather Services, told the Mirror Spain is ready to 'hog up' as turning tides will suck in air from the desert. "Late May and June is usually the time that Spain and Portugal feel the real heat, and as we move towards the month's end - it's certainly about to unfold in spades," he added. "The hotspots around Faro, Seville, and Cordoba could well hit 40C before the month is out, as super hot air emanates from North Africa, possible breaking records." The expert warned that heat will 'ebb and flow' through the first two weeks of June, adding: "This is just the start of it, and certainly not the end. With global warming at all-time record levels, the only way is up - and it won't be fun." The Met office paints a cooler forecast for certain parts of Mainland Spain, including Madrid. Here, temperatures will only reach 33C by Thursday, May 29. Cloudy conditions are also predicted to hit Barcelona in the nighttime, bringing maximum temperatures down to a much more bearable 24C. However, in Seville, charts show the heat steadily climb from 30C on Saturday, May 24 to a staggering 38C by Thursday, May 29 - exceeding summer maximum average temperatures by 2C. Similarly, temperatures in Zaragoza in the northeast will jump to 35C on Thursday, May 29. The Met Office also warns that most areas of Spain will be hit with a 'Very High' UV index, which is usually represented as 8-10. Under these circumstances, Brits are urged to avoid being outside during the sun's strongest hours (typically 11am to 3pm) while wearing suncream and covering your skin with clothes and a hat is 'essential'.
Daily Mirror
30-04-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
UK weather: Maps show exact moment Britain braced for storm chaos after 29C heat
An African plume will bring scorching temperatures of 29C to some parts of the UK in the next 24 hours, but experts warn the blistering heat will be short-lived A huge band of rain and thunderstorms is set to come crashing over Britain in hours, sparking an immediate end to a short-lived heat spike. Weather maps show that by 9pm on Thursday, May 1, a horizontal storm system stretching from southern Wales, across the East and West Midlands, and into Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk will strike. While the Met Office has not yet issued any weather alerts, new GFS runs show the isolated thunder and lightning could come after Britain's warmest day of the year so far. Temperatures have started to climb into the early 20Cs today (April 30) with the eastern coast of Scotland seeing peaks of 24C. But by Thursday thermometers are set to soar even further, with highs of 28C to 29C predicted, nudging the country close to its former record for a 29.9C day in Camden, London, in 1949. Jim Dale, a climate commentator and founder of British Weather Services, told the Mirror that the humidity will prompt the storms - with the eastern coast of Britain notoriously scooping the top temperatures amid heatwaves. He said: "By Thursday there will be a bit more humidity around and there could also be some thunderstorms in Wales, into the Midlands - but it will come and go. After that, things seem to die down. It will still be pleasant, around 20C to 21C and that's throughout the weekend where we can expect a bit more rain in the south." As the nation heads towards the first May Bank Holiday weekend, many Brits will be wondering whether the heat - or even the dry spell - will continue into Monday, May 5. Jo Farrow, a forecaster at Netweather wrote in her blog post: "In true British Bank Holiday style, the weather is set to turn. It doesn't look awful but it might seem a great shame that there will be sunshine and high temperatures midweek but a decline when many will have a long weekend off work. It's all down to where our air is coming from." She added that fresher air - hailing a drop in the mercury - will push southwards by Saturday, with the "muggy warmth" clinging onto southern England until then. "So if you are making plans, do bear in mind that the nights, and evenings will be nippy again. By day any sunshine will be strong (and warm) with high tree pollen in places," she added. "You will need those clothing layers back, especially if stubborn cloud cover returns or for blustery coasts and hills. Don't rely on how it looks." Met Office four-day forecast Wednesday: Wednesday is set to be a very warm day, with lots of sunshine. A few showers developing across Northern Ireland and Scotland later in the day. Outlook for Thursday to Saturday: A very warm and sunny day on Thursday. An increased risk of some heavy showers or thunderstorms from Friday, otherwise dry and bright for most. Turning cooler by the weekend.
Daily Mirror
28-04-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
UK heatwave: New maps turn red as 29C African plume descends on Britain before chaos
As parts of Britain swelter in blistering 29C heat, other areas will be preparing for thunderstorms and a dose of rain to round off an undeniably dry month Britain is set to roast in 29C heat this week, with the hottest day so far this year expected to fall within hours. But don't get too used to the heat, forecasters have warned, as a tumble in temperatures is expected by the weekend, and even thunderstorms could strike some areas before the week is over. The Met Office has said high pressure will begin building on Wednesday, April 30, with Thursday bringing in a short and sweet peak of nearly 30C, most likely to strike in the south-east and central London. Jim Dale, a climate commentator and founder of British Weather Services, told the Mirror that the sudden influx of heat is a result of south easterly airflow slightly off the continent but mostly out of Africa. Along with Britain, France, Belgium and Italy are also among the European countries set to bake this week. UK weather records could be smashed as 29C mark may be broken this week He said: "London will probably take the hit, but most will see 24C. By Thursday, there will be a bit more humidity around and there could also be some thunderstorms in Wales and the Midlands. But after that things will die down - I don't think we will be breaking any records, but we will see." The hottest April day was recorded to be 29.9C in 1949 in Camden, central London. The Met Office points out that if 30C is reached on Thursday it will be the earliest point of the year that Britain has done so since records began. Chief meteorologist at the Met Office, Jason Kelly, said: 'Thursday looks set to be the warmest day of the week, with temperatures climbing notably above the seasonal average. Overnight temperatures will also be very high in places. "It's possible national and station records for daytime and overnight temperatures may be broken, but it's unclear at this point whether heatwave criteria will be reached in some of the lower category areas which require temperatures to reach 25C or above for three consecutive days. "The far north will always see cooler conditions, with these more seasonal temperatures likely spreading erratically south later in the week.' How long will the heat last? Mr Dale said the mercury is likely to return to an uneventful normal by next week, with some possible, sporadic, southern showers this weekend. "It will still be dry next week, but it will be chequered and we will see some northerlies back, this heat will be short-lived," he added. "Most people will enjoy it, and I am sure it will come back. It is not that unusual for this time of year." Despite Thursday being earmarked as the peak day for temperatures, Mr Dale did say that Scotland's could come by Wednesday with 22C highs expected in Edinburgh and Inverness. This is before the mercury begins to trail off, leaving the southern half of Britain to bask in scorching heat. What do weather maps show? Weather maps align with the advice from experts, with Friday noticeably cooler. Top temperatures of 22C are expected across the south-east, which represents a 7C drop in thermometers over a 24 hour period. By the time the weekend arrives, the mercury is set to fluctuate between 20C and lower for much of Britain, with lows of 15C by Bank Holiday Monday.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Yahoo
Richardson Mortuary in Houston ordered to cease operations
The Brief A Houston mortuary has been ordered to cease operations. Last week, officials said bodies were found lying on the ground and on cardboard. The business has 14 days to meet code and other criteria before the state commission will decide if they can reopen. HOUSTON - A Houston mortuary has been ordered by the state to cease operations after officials say bodies were found lying on the ground and on cardboard at the business last week. Dig deeper The Texas Funeral Service Commission on Monday ordered Richardson Mortuary, located at 3201 Brookfield Dr. in Houston, to cease and desist all operations immediately. According to the notice, the commission inspected the business on April 11 and found that the facility failed to meet building, health and safety codes. The commission says the establishment also "engaged in fraudulent, unprofessional, or deceptive conduct in providing funeral services or merchandise to a customer and engaged in dishonest conduct, willful conduct or negligence in the practice of embalming or funeral directing that is likely to or does deceive, defraud, or otherwise injure the public in violation of TEX. OCC. CODE § 651.459(2) and § 651.459 (3)." What's next The business has 14 days to meet several criteria from the commission, including meeting code, passing inspection and submitting several records to the commission. The commission will determine if the business remains closed or reopens. The backstory Richardson Mortuary was the scene of a law enforcement response on Friday. According to the Houston Police Department, they received a report of an assault at Richardson Mortuary on Brookfield Street shortly before noon on Friday. The caller told police that someone had been stabbed. The man who was allegedly stabbed told FOX 26 that he was being taken to the hospital. He stated that he had gone to the mortuary to check on his mother and found the building undergoing some construction. He posted a video to social media saying there were several bodies in the building with no AC. HPD Captain Jim Dale says the man was stabbed by an employee at the mortuary. The employee allegedly allowed the man to enter the building so he could check on funeral services for his mother. After the man posted the video on social media, his family members arrived at the scene. The employee and the man allegedly got into a fight, and the employee claims to have stabbed the man out of self-defense. The unidentified employee had not been charged as of Friday afternoon, according to Capt. Dale. The victim allegedly suffered a "superficial wound" and was no longer at the hospital. According to officials, at least 10 bodies were found lying around the funeral home. Capt. Dale says the bodies were lying on the ground and on cardboard. The bodies were reportedly transported to other funeral homes to be stored properly. Dig deeper Man stabbed by mortuary worker after finding exposed bodies, officials say The Source The information in this article comes from the Texas Funeral Service Commission and the Houston Police Department.
