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The Independent
10-07-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
How long will the third heatwave of the summer last?
The third heatwave of the summer is expected to hit parts of the UK by the end of this week, with temperatures again climbing over 30C. Temperatures are expected to start climbing from today into the low 30s before rising further into the weekend. The Met Office said the Wimbledon women's final on Saturday and the men's final on Sunday could see temperatures of more than 30C and very high UV and pollen levels. Scotland is also due to hit the heatwave threshold, with temperatures on the east coast forecast to be up to 31C on Saturday and potentially break local records, according to Met Office meteorologist Liam Eslick. The UK Health Security Agency issued yellow heat health alerts on Wednesday covering parts of central and southern England, valid until 15 July. In the south of England and Wales, temperatures of up to 31C on Thursday and 32C on Friday are possible. The alert was put in place from 10am on Wednesday until 10am next Tuesday and covers London, the East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, South East and South West. Marco Petagna, senior meteorologist at the Met Office, said: 'Temperatures are going to continue to climb as we go toward the end of the week and certainly by Friday and Saturday we could see 30 degrees, perhaps just nudging into the low 30s. 'At the weekend, we could just start to see humidity increasing a little bit as well and nighttime temperatures look like they are going to be, so it will be starting to become more uncomfortable by night.' It is uncertain exactly how warm it will be for how long, though it appears as though the UK will avoid the stifling weather of the high 30s and low 40s seen in the Mediterranean. Mr Petagna said: 'It's a bit of a question mark going through the weekend early next week as to how long the heat will last and how high the temperatures will get, because some models are sort of pushing the heat away a bit more quickly, whereas others keep the heat going. 'At this stage it looks as though certainly into next weekend, we should hold on to hot weather across the south of the UK and temperatures could again certainly get into the low 30s in a few spots. 'And we are going to see some very high pollen and very high UV levels as well. 'But at this stage, we've managed to escape some of the very highest temperatures, those seen across Spain and Portugal in particular, where it has reached the mid-40s.' It follows a weekend of cooler air, cloud and rain in most of England, and a yellow warning for thunderstorms in the east of the country on Sunday. Meanwhile, provisional Met Office figures showed England had its warmest June on record last month. The UK saw its hottest day of the year so far when 34.7C was recorded at St James's Park in central London on 1 July, while the capital also experienced the hottest start to Wimbledon on record. Two amber heat health alerts were issued in consecutive weeks at the end of June amid two separate heatwaves.
Daily Mirror
10-07-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
Dog owners urged to follow one walking rule during UK heatwave
The Met Office is now warning pet owners to avoid walking their dogs during certain times of the day, following the news of a third heatwave for later this week. Temperatures in the UK are expected to rise back up over 30C by the end of this week, as the Met Office confirmed that a third wave was on the way. Dog owners have been urged to listen up. Whilst this might be great news for some, Brits have been advised to take some precautions, especially for those who are pet owners. Marco Petagna, a senior meteorologist at the Met Office, warned that temperatures would begin to reach the thresholds of 25 and 28 degrees. He also added: "Temperatures are going to continue to climb as we go toward the end of the week and certainly by Friday and Saturday we could see 30 degrees, perhaps just nudging into the low 30s." As Brits have been urged to follow some guidelines for their safety in the heat, taking extra precautions for their pets at home is expected. Therefore and consequently, pet owners are now to do their usual walks in the early morning or late evening, when the temperatures are not too hot. The message applies especially to older pets, flat-faced breeds or dogs with existing illnesses such as heart or lung problems. Sean McCormack, a head vet at explained: 'While enjoying the sunshine is something both humans and dogs often love, it's important to understand that a dog's ability to regulate heat is very different from ours.' He explained: 'This makes it essential for pet owners, particularly those new to dog care, to take proactive steps to keep their pets cool, safe, and comfortable during hot spells.' Pet owners are now to tweak their walking times to protect their puppies from the scorching heat. It's also important for pets to have access to fresh water to drink, adequate ventilation and a shaded space to avoid direct sunlight. How long will the heatwave last? The UK weather is quite unpredictable. As the weather begins to warm up in the next few days, the Met Office said that it will start to cool down by early next week. However, Brits might be able to keep the sun for a little while in some areas. They said: 'It's certainly possible that hot conditions may persist for a while longer, especially towards the south and east.'
Scottish Sun
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Make your car's air con blow even colder with Aldi's £1.35 kitchen staple – as temps to hit 31C this week
The hack is said to cool down the car 'almost instantly' CHILL OUT Make your car's air con blow even colder with Aldi's £1.35 kitchen staple – as temps to hit 31C this week Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DRIVERS are being urged to use a cheap hack to cool down their cars as scorching temperatures of 31C are set to arrive later this week. Motors with little or no air conditioning can benefit the most from the £1.35 Aldi kitchen essential. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 It is cheap to buy and takes a matter of minutes to prepare Credit: Aldi Motorists face an uncomfortable few days as Britain is set to bake in the third heatwave so far this summer. But a tea towel from supermarket giants Aldi - costing less than a cup of coffee - could be the answer to their problems. It is cheap to buy and takes a matter of minutes to prepare. For those who are struggling to cope with the stifling temperatures, start by wetting the tea towel until it is damp and sodden. The wet rag should then stored in the freezer for a decent amount of time - perhaps overnight - until it is frozen solid. As soon as you're looking to head out in your car, grab the frozen tea towel and place it in front of your car's air vent. This will prevent the warm, stale air that has been sitting in the vehicle from being blown around the car. Drivers can then benefit from a cool stream of air from the cloth instead, which will be a game changer during these hot summer days. Andrew Smart, who tested the hack out, explained how he felt the cold air on his face "almost instantly". Writing for The Herald, he said: "After setting off, I noticed the cold air blowing on my face almost instantly, and the car began to cool down over the next five minutes. "However, a massive drawback was that the cold rag would dry up in no time, meaning it would lose its effectiveness very quickly. "But, by the time this happened, the car was already much cooler, and the air being blown at me from the vents was much more refreshing." Dr explains why cold showers or baths are a bad idea to cool you down While the tea towel may dry up after a period of being blown by the fan, it is a great method of immediately cooling down a car. It could come in incredibly handy over the coming days, as temperatures of up to 31C have been predicted. The weather turnaround comes after a miserable weekend of heavy rain and thunderstorms. Marco Petagna, senior meteorologist at the Met Office, said that Brits are set to bask in increasingly hot temperatures as we head into next week. He said: 'I think Wednesday is probably going to be the day when we could start to reach the thresholds of 25 to 28 degrees, depending on where you are. 'But temperatures are going to continue to climb as we go toward the end of the week and certainly by Friday and Saturday we could see 30 degrees, perhaps just nudging into the low 30s. 'At the weekend, we could just start to see humidity increasing a little bit as well and nighttime temperatures look like they are going to be, so it will be starting to become more uncomfortable by night.' Experts have also pointed to a £30 Amazon product that can help transform your vehicle's air conditioning system. Amazon's Clima Set comes with two air condition recharge gas cylinders and is compatible with all cars that use R-134a refrigerant. The product details describes the set as "nature conscious and vehicle safe". Enthusiastic motorist, Scott Kilmar said: "This car hack will save you thousands in AC repairs." In his step by step guide on how to use the product, he explained that "it is not that hard to do." It comes as Yorkshire Water slapped a hosepipe ban on five million people, meaning washing motors with a hose will be off-limits from Friday. Drivers in Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and Derbyshire will have to find other ways to wash their car or risk being slapped with fines of up to £3,000 for breaking the rules.
The Irish Sun
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Make your car's air con blow even colder with Aldi's £1.35 kitchen staple – as temps to hit 31C this week
DRIVERS are being urged to use a cheap hack to cool down their cars as scorching temperatures of 31C are set to arrive later this week. Motors with little or no air conditioning can benefit the most from the £1.35 Aldi kitchen essential. 2 It is cheap to buy and takes a matter of minutes to prepare Credit: Aldi Motorists face an uncomfortable few days as Britain is set to bake in the third heatwave so far this summer. But a tea towel from supermarket giants Aldi - costing less than a cup of coffee - could be the answer to their problems. It is cheap to buy and takes a matter of minutes to prepare. For those who are struggling to cope with the stifling temperatures, start by wetting the tea towel until it is damp and sodden. Read more in Motors The wet rag should then stored in the freezer for a decent amount of time - perhaps overnight - until it is frozen solid. As soon as you're looking to head out in your car, grab the frozen tea towel and place it in front of your car's air vent. This will prevent the warm, stale air that has been sitting in the vehicle from being blown around the car. Drivers can then benefit from a cool stream of air from the cloth instead, which will be a game changer during these hot summer days. Most read in Motors Andrew Smart, who tested the hack out, explained how he felt the cold air on his face "almost instantly". Writing for The Herald, he said: "After setting off, I noticed the cold air blowing on my face almost instantly, and the car began to cool down over the next five minutes. "However, a massive drawback was that the cold rag would dry up in no time, meaning it would lose its effectiveness very quickly. "But, by the time this happened, the car was already much cooler, and the air being blown at me from the vents was much more refreshing." Dr explains why cold showers or baths are a bad idea to cool you down While the tea towel may dry up after a period of being blown by the fan, it is a great method of immediately cooling down a car. It could come in incredibly handy over the coming days, as temperatures of up to 31C have been predicted. The weather turnaround comes of heavy rain and thunderstorms. Marco Petagna, senior meteorologist at the Met Office, said that Brits are set to bask in increasingly hot temperatures as we head into next week. He said: 'I think Wednesday is probably going to be the day when we could start to reach the thresholds of 25 to 28 degrees, depending on where you are. 'But temperatures are going to continue to climb as we go toward the end of the week and certainly by Friday and Saturday we could see 30 degrees, perhaps just nudging into the low 30s. 'At the weekend, we could just start to see humidity increasing a little bit as well and nighttime temperatures look like they are going to be, so it will be starting to become more uncomfortable by night.' Experts have also pointed to a transform your vehicle's air conditioning system . Amazon's Clima Set comes with two air condition recharge gas cylinders and is compatible with all cars that use R-134a refrigerant. The product details describes the set as "nature conscious and vehicle safe". Enthusiastic motorist, Scott Kilmar said: "This car hack will save you thousands in AC repairs." on how to use the product, he explained that "it is not that hard to do." It comes as Yorkshire Water slapped a hosepipe ban on five million people, meaning washing motors with a hose will be off-limits from Friday. Drivers in Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and Derbyshire will have to find other ways to wash their car or risk being slapped with fines of up to £3,000 for breaking the rules. 2 Motorists face an uncomfortable few days as Britain is set to bake in the third heatwave so far this summer Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
09-07-2025
- Climate
- Scottish Sun
UK weather: Met Office map reveals where temps will hit 31C in DAYS as Brits to bask in glorious 28C today
Find out when the temperatures will soar below HOTTING UP UK weather: Met Office map reveals where temps will hit 31C in DAYS as Brits to bask in glorious 28C today Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BRITS are set to bask in highs of 28C today as revellers hail the return of sunshine - with scorching temperatures of 31C set to hit in just days. The weather turnaround comes after a miserable weekend of heavy rain and thunderstorms. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 City workers relaxing in the London sunshine in Saint James's Park yesterday Credit: Alamy 5 Temperatures are forecasted to reach 31C tomorrow Credit: Met Office Sun worshippers will be slapping on the factor 50 and flocking to beaches as temperatures continue to climb until the end of the week. Conveniently, the hottest part of today will coincide with the end of the working day. Between 4pm and 5pm, areas across the south and south-east of England will see temperatures hit 28C. "Often cloudy with patchy drizzle across parts of northwest Scotland," today's Met Office forecast said. "Elsewhere, it will be mostly dry with plenty of strong sunshine. "Some cloud at times, with a risk of an isolated shower developing across the southwest during the afternoon." Marco Petagna, senior meteorologist at the Met Office, added that Brits can expect to enjoy exponentially rising heat as we head into next week. And from Thursday, revellers can build on that base tan as temperatures are set to hit as high as 31C. He said: 'I think Wednesday is probably going to be the day when we could start to reach the thresholds of 25 to 28 degrees, depending on where you are. 'But temperatures are going to continue to climb as we go toward the end of the week and certainly by Friday and Saturday we could see 30 degrees, perhaps just nudging into the low 30s. Grumpy Wimbledon fans left with sticky fingers as record-breaking weather sees ice creams melt before getting to court 'At the weekend, we could just start to see humidity increasing a little bit as well and nighttime temperatures look like they are going to be, so it will be starting to become more uncomfortable by night.' Yet the duration of the hot spell remains difficult to gauge, and there are uncertainties about just how high temperatures will rise. It also appears as though the UK will avoid the stifling weather of the high 30s and low 40s seen in the Mediterranean. Mr Petagna said: 'It's a bit of a question mark going through the weekend early next week as to how long the heat will last and how high the temperatures will get, because some models are sort of pushing the heat away a bit more quickly, whereas others keep the heat going. 'At this stage it looks as though certainly into next weekend, we should hold on to hot weather across the south of the UK and temperatures could again certainly get into the low 30s in a few spots. 5 Revellers relaxing in the sunshine during a lunch break in the capital Credit: Alamy 5 One of four ice cream vans on Westminster Bridge attracts tourists on a sunny afternoon yesterday Credit: Alamy
