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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
UK to be hotter than Ibiza with 29C temperatures - maps show where will burn
With the UK currently experiencing yet another heatwave, weather across the nation is expected to remain dry and sunny next week with scorching temperatures returning for August Bank Holiday weekend Parts of the UK will be hotter than Ibiza next week with Brits set to bask in glorious sunshine over the Bank Holiday weekend. Most areas of the country have enjoyed scorching temperatures in recent days with Britain currently experiencing its fourth heatwave of the year. Temperatures reached 27.4C in Porthmadog, Wales on Saturday while some areas recorded highs of 33C earlier this week. Scorching temperatures are set to remain for the August Bank Holiday weekend, too, with a weather map from Ventusky showing some parts of the country will be hotter than Ibiza on Monday, August 25. It could reach as high as 29C in Norwich, while Ibiza is forecast to be 26C on the same day. The weather map shows a sea of red across most of England with temperatures expected to be hot for many. London could see highs of 27C, in Birmingham it could reach 26C and in Manchester it's forecast to be 25C. It will be a tad cooler in Wales and Scotland, however, although temperatures are still expected to be in the high teens. Forecasters believe it could be dry next Saturday and Sunday, too, with highs of 26C in some places. Temperatures are then expected to dip after Monday but it will likely remain dry, with temperatures in the low 20s. The Met Office's long range weather forecast from Thursday, August 21 to Saturday, August 30 reads: "High pressure is likely to be the dominant feature at first, initially centred near to Iceland, allowing a north to northeasterly airstream to affect much of the UK, leading to rather cool conditions. "High pressure is likely to progress SE across the UK for a time, bringing widely fine and dry conditions and for some, an increase in temperatures, relative to the previous few days. Whilst this is happening a deep area of low pressure is likely to develop in the North Atlantic, linked to Tropical Storm Erin. "The final week of August may see Atlantic weather systems progress over the UK, especially in the north and west, with a small chance of widely wetter and windier weather developing. The evolution of this is highly uncertain though." In the short term there may be an increase in cloud coverage and some chance of rain across the country, with temperatures feeling cooler before they increase again at the end of the week. BBC Weather's outlook for the week reads: "Tomorrow will remain mainly cloudy with low cloud and a few limited sunny breaks. In the evening, cloud will begin to break, revealing plenty of late sunny spells. "Tuesday morning will see low cloud, with a chance of drizzle in places. The odd sunny break will develop in the afternoon. A cooler day. Wednesday will be rather cloudy under areas of low cloud. A few sunny breaks will be possible, these becoming more widespread by the evening. Thursday morning will see cloud and some drizzle. Dry with sunny spells in the afternoon."
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Exact date 31C heat blast will make Britain hotter than Ibiza
Weather maps have turned red, indicating more scorching temperatures were set to warm up the UK. Brits were currently enjoying the fourth heatwave of the year as the mercury has soared above 30C in parts of the country. However in the second half of the coming week, temperatures will drop to the low 20Cs and high teens, according to a map from Ventusky. READ MORE: Struggling mum requests bigger council house as family-of-seven crammed into three-bed home But the dip will be temporary as the week after, it looks set to be hotter than Ibiza. Spiking on Tuesday, August 26, a mid-afternoon weather map shows highs of 31C in the southeast of England, compared to the high 20Cs predicted on the holiday island. A few days before - on Sunday, August 24 - there will be widespread temperatures in the high 20Cs for England while in England it will be cooler in the mid to high teens. Weather in the UK will be influenced by a high pressure system over the Continent but a front bringing unsettled weather starts to come in from the Atlantic, the Mirror reports. This means that for August 25 and 26 it remains hot in the south east but temperatures will down to the low teens in the west of Wales and northern Scotland. The Met Office's outlook between August 21-30 suggests dry weather before the low pressure sweeps in, linked to Tropical Storm Erin. READ MORE: Judge gives dad stern warning after drunken brawl sees man knocked 'clean out' The forecast read: "High pressure is likely to be the dominant feature at first, initially centred near to Iceland, allowing a north to northeasterly airstream to affect much of the UK, leading to rather cool conditions. "High pressure is likely to progress SE across the UK for a time, bringing widely fine and dry conditions and for some, an increase in temperatures, relative to the previous few days. "Whilst this is happening a deep area of low pressure is likely to develop in the North Atlantic, linked to Tropical Storm Erin. "The final week of August may see Atlantic weather systems progress over the UK, especially in the north and west, with a small chance of widely wetter and windier weather developing. The evolution of this is highly uncertain though."
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
UK weather: Exactly when Britain will be hotter than Ibiza with major 31C heat blast forecast
Weather maps show when the UK is set for more scorching conditions where temperatures could hit the 30Cs again after the current heatwave and sun lovers won't have to wait too long Brits are set for more scorching temperatures ahead with weather maps turning red and it is set to be hotter than the holiday island of Ibiza. The UK is currently enjoying its fourth heatwave of the year with temperatures have soared above 30C again in parts of the country. In unusually hot conditions the warmest day so far was recorded in Faversham, Kent, where it reached 35.8C last month and the outlook is for more heat in the week leading up to the end of the month. A map from Ventusky shows temperatures remain warm but drop to the low 20Cs and high teens for much of the country in the second half of this coming week. But they will begin to climb again the week after, spiking on August 26, with a map mid-afternoon showing a high of 31C in the southeast of England compared to the high 20Cs in Ibiza. Many Brits have headed over to Spain this month during the school holidays but for those who have stayed behind they are having no shortage of sunshine. After the current heatwave peters out, the mercury is set to rise again on Sunday, August 24, where there will be widespread temperatures in the high 20Cs for England while in England it will be cooler in the mid to high teens. The UK will be influenced by a high pressure system over the Continent but a front bringing unsettled weather starts to come in from the Atlantic meaning that for August 25 and 26 it remains hot in the south east but temperatures will cool elsewhere dropping down to the low teens in the west of Wales and northern Scotland. And the outlook from the Met Office from August 21-30 highlights the dry weather at the start but then it says a low pressure will sweep in, linked to Tropical Storm Erin. It states: 'High pressure is likely to be the dominant feature at first, initially centred near to Iceland, allowing a north to northeasterly airstream to affect much of the UK, leading to rather cool conditions. High pressure is likely to progress SE across the UK for a time, bringing widely fine and dry conditions and for some, an increase in temperatures, relative to the previous few days. "Whilst this is happening a deep area of low pressure is likely to develop in the North Atlantic, linked to Tropical Storm Erin. The final week of August may see Atlantic weather systems progress over the UK, especially in the north and west, with a small chance of widely wetter and windier weather developing. The evolution of this is highly uncertain though.'
Daily Mirror
10-08-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Common prescription drug that can be fatal in UK heatwave if symptom goes ignored
As Brits brace themselves for the fourth heatwave of the summer, experts have issued a health warning for anyone taking a common prescription medication An important health warning has been issued for Brits as weather maps are predicting the UK could experience scorching temperatures hotter than Ibiza next week. Sizzling hot weather is due across the country, with the Met Office saying a fine day on Sunday will be followed by "strong August sunshine" for England and Wales in the new week, with even the chance of isolated thunderstorms developing. Maps from Ventusky predict highs of 33C in Huntingdonshire, with Ibiza set to reach around 31C. The map suggests temperatures could hit their peak in the UK at around 4pm on Tuesday. It comes after an exciting heatwave forecast with maps revealing the exact date a 39C heat plume will scorch the UK. As Brits brace for the fourth heatwave of the summer, it's important to note that some prescription medications can exacerbate heat-related symptoms. Millions of Brits could be at a further increased health risk due to a common prescription medications, experts have warned. One of those includes diabetes medicines, including insulin and metformin. The government warns that diabetes drugs can increase the risk of dehydration or make early symptoms harder to spot. Dehydration can be dangerous in hot weather, as it cause a further increase in body temperature. "Dehydration can cause dizziness, headaches, tiredness, confusion, and dark urine. This is particularly dangerous for older adults, young children, and people with heart or kidney conditions," the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency warns. Offering advice to anyone affected, the agency states: "If you start to feel unwell in the heat, move somewhere cooler, sip water slowly, and seek medical advice if you don't feel better quickly." Anyone taking antidepressants should also be cautious during hot weather. There are many types of antidepressants, but one of the most common are SSRIs. They work by increasing the level of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain, which can improve your sleep and mood. However, one of the common side effects of SSRIs is sweating more than normal - and in a heatwave this can present a danger, experts have claimed. This kind of antidepressant impacts the part of the brain that regulates temperature - the hypothalamus - as they influence the different chemical levels in the brain. With more serotonin, it is harder for this internal thermostat to send effective signals that regulate the overall temperature of the body. "This can lead to excessive sweating," pharmacist Thorrun Govind told The Sun. "This can be counterproductive in hot weather as the body is already struggling to cool down." Sweating too much can make people dehydrated, and then correspondingly cause a further increase in body temperature. This does not mean you should stop taking antidepressants if you have been prescribed them - because a sudden withdrawal from these medications can be incredibly dangerous. Instead, you should take your prescription as your GP has directed and continue that normal - but take extra precautions surrounding the heat. This should include avoiding going outside or doing exercise during the hottest hours of the day - between 11am and 3pm - and sticking to the shade as much as possible. You should also avoid drinking any alcohol, because this is dehydrating, and make sure you are drinking plenty of water, as well as opting to wear loose breathable fabrics like cotton and linen during a heatwave.
Daily Mirror
10-08-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
UK heatwave forecasts mega 33C blast in HOURS with UK expected to be hotter than Ibiza
One weather map is predicting the UK could be hotter than Ibiza in just a few days' time, with temperatures of up to 33C possible across the entire country in a major heatwave blast Weather maps are predicting the UK could be experiencing sizzling temperatures hotter than Ibiza in a matter of hours. Maps from Ventusky predict highs of 33C in Huntingdonshire, with the Spanish hotspot popular with Brits around 31C. The map suggests temperatures could hit their peak in the UK at around 4pm on Tuesday. Hot weather is predicted for this week, with the Met Office saying a fine day on Sunday will be followed by 'strong August sunshine' for England and Wales in the new week, with even the chance of isolated thunderstorms developing. It comes after an exciting heatwave forecast with maps revealing the exact date a 39C heat plume will scorch the UK. The forecaster previously said temperatures could reach the mid-30s across central, southern and eastern areas of the country in the coming days, and another heatwave was possible in some areas. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issued a yellow heat health alert from 12pm on Monday until 6pm on Wednesday, covering London, Yorkshire and the Humber, the East Midlands, east of England, the South East and South West. There could be a significant impact across health and social care services, including the potential for a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions. Tom Morgan, meteorologist at the Met Office, said: '[There is] definitely a north-south split in the weather [on Monday]. 'Quite cloudy across Scotland, Northern Ireland and parts of northern England, the rain tending to come and go, but most persistent in western Scotland. Otherwise, England and Wales seeing mostly sunny skies, although there will be more in the way of high level cloud out there compared to on Sunday, so the sunshine [will be] hazy at times.' Most areas of the country will have temperatures in the mid to high-20s on Monday, while some spots around London and the South East could have highs of 31C. There will be lots of blue sky and sunshine for 'the vast majority' of the UK on Sunday, with temperatures feeling noticeably warmer nationwide but particularly across northern areas thanks to a lighter breeze, Mr Morgan said. Highs of 28C are possible in London while temperatures will be comfortably into the mid-20s elsewhere. The heatwave threshold is met when a location records at least three consecutive days with maximum temperatures exceeding a designated value, according to the Met Office. This is 25C for most of the UK, but rises to 28C in London and its surrounding area, where temperatures are typically higher. Emergency services are already having to respond to the rising heat and ongoing dry conditions. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said they had declared a major incident on Saturday as about 100 firefighters battled a fire in Holt Heath, near Wimborne, while crews have continued tackling a large blaze at Newton Heath, near Swanage, which has been burning since last Sunday.
