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Sky News
a day ago
- Climate
- Sky News
UK bracing for fourth heatwave of summer as temperatures set to pass 30C
The UK is facing its fourth heatwave of the summer with temperatures set to pass 30C on Monday in parts of the country. A yellow health alert is in place from 12pm on Monday through to Wednesday evening for most of England - covering all regions except for the North West and North East. The warning issued by the UK Health Security Agency means they expect heat-related issues such as an increase in deaths of over-65s, a higher demand on health services and an increased risk of overheating for vulnerable people. Sunday is also set to be a scorcher, with the mercury looking to hit the high 20s in London and well into the mid-20s elsewhere. There is also potential for thunderstorms. The remnants of ex-tropical storm Dexter will be heading towards the UK from the Atlantic side on Sunday - but this is unlikely to have a big impact, according to Sky News meteorologist Christopher England. He says there may be some rain and thunderstorms later on Monday and into Tuesday, too. What makes a heatwave? Heatwave criteria look set to be met in central, southern and eastern England on Tuesday, Mr England added. This is when temperatures pass a threshold - between 25C and 28C depending on location - for three consecutive days. Tom Morgan, meteorologist at the Met Office, said there would "definitely" be a "north-south split in the weather" on Monday. He said it would be "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." 0:34 Fire services have already had to respond to blazes in the hot and dry conditions. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service declared a major incident on Saturday as around 100 firefighters battled a fire near Wimborne. Kent Fire and Rescue Service also noted it tackled a grass fire on Saturday, although the cause is still unclear. Mainland Europe is also bracing for high temperatures, with Spain, Portugal and France potentially getting into the 40C range.
Washington Post
28-07-2025
- Climate
- Washington Post
The heat wave in the Eastern U.S. is peaking. When will it finally ease?
Dangerous heat grips much of the eastern half of the country to start the week — but it will loosen that hold significantly by the weekend. About 200 million people are under some sort of heat alert Monday, including 24 million under the highest alert — extreme heat warning — for scorching conditions. The heat stretches from South Dakota to Texas in the west, then eastward, including most locations from the southern Great Lakes south to the East Coast.
CBS News
25-07-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Howard County issues heat alert as temperatures, humidity soar in Maryland
Howard County has issued a heat alert from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday due to dangerous temperatures and high humidity. The WJZ First Alert Team issued Alert Days for Friday through Sunday due to the risk of dangerous heat, especially for those working outside. Temperatures are expected to stay in the low to mid-90s, but high humidity and heat index values reaching up to 109 degrees Fahrenheit will make it feel significantly hotter. These conditions can cause heat-related illness, the county said. On Thursday, Howard County Health Department officials urged residents to take precautions during extreme heat. Lenora Painter, director of the Bureau of Infection Control and Public Health Readiness at the Howard County Health Department, said tips include limiting physical activity to early morning, finding shade, and staying hydrated. Painter also emphasized the importance of checking on others. "We can make sure that we have decided as a community, area, neighborhood, that we want to make sure we are helping each other," Painter said. According to Painter, there have been 12 heat-related deaths so far this year in Maryland. When the heat index is 90 degrees or higher, or when excessive heat watches, warnings, or advisories are in effect, people should take steps to cool down immediately if they notice a rapid escalation of heat illness symptoms, Painter said. She recommended creating a "cool room plan" by identifying the coolest space in your home to go to when feeling overheated. Keeping fans on and using blackout curtains are also advised. Howard County also has more than 50 cooling centers, available. Symptoms of heat illness include headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, irritability, thirst, elevated body temperature, and heavy sweating, according to the CDC. The National Weather Service suggests removing excess clothing, loosening garments, and using water or ice to help cool person down if you are experiencing symptoms.
Irish Times
11-07-2025
- Climate
- Irish Times
Very warm weather to continue but ‘cloud with rain will build' from Sunday
Very warm weather is set to continue with temperatures expected to reach 29 degrees on Friday and 30 degrees in some areas on Saturday. Met Éireann said Friday will be 'sunny, dry and very warm'. Some clouds will drift in at times across the west and northwest, but it will stay dry across the country. Temperatures will rise well above average, with highs of 25 to 28 or 29 degrees. There will be lots of evening sunshine and dry weather. A very mild night is in store with lowest temperatures of 14 to 17 degrees. A Status Yellow high temperature warning will be in place for Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Cavan, Monaghan, Roscommon and Tipperary from midday on Friday to 6am on Saturday. READ MORE Saturday will be 'another very warm day', according to Met Éireann. [ Heat wave advice: How to look after your pet, garden and family in the hot weather Opens in new window ] [ Simple, cost effective barbecue recipes that are perfect for a crowd Opens in new window ] Temperatures will rise to between 26 and 29 or even 30 degrees with the warmest temperatures inland, away from the coast. A little cloud will push in across the west but it will be another largely dry day with light southerly breezes. Temperatures will drop to 14 to 17 degrees on Saturday night. Mild and very warm weather will continue through the weekend, but more unsettled and cooler weather will begin from next week. Sunday will start out largely fine and dry with good sunny spells. More clouds will build from the west with outbreaks of rain pushing in across Atlantic coastal counties. It will be another very warm day with highest temperatures of 22 to 28 degrees. It is expected to become rather cloudy on Sunday night. Outbreaks of rain will push in from the southwest and may be heavy and blustery at times. Lowest temperatures will range from 14 to 17 degrees. Cloudy and unsettled weather with a band of rain will move over the country on Monday morning. Sunny spells and scattered showers are due throughout the day. Highest temperatures will range from 18 to 22 degrees.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
As heat wave grips half the nation, nighttime temperatures will bring little relief
A dangerous heat wave has set in, leaving nearly 150 million people from Texas to Maine under heat alerts on Monday. In some regions of the country, including the Northeast, thermometers are expected to rise this week to the highest temperatures in more than decade. Nearly 50 cities could see daily high temperature records broken, including New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. "This level of HeatRisk is known for being rare and/or long duration with little to no overnight relief, and affects anyone without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration," the National Weather Service (NWS) said in an advisory issued Monday morning. A heat wave is a continuous period of abnormally hot weather, generally lasting over two days, according to the NWS. However, the definition of a heat wave varies by region. In the Midwest and the Northeast, a heat wave is defined as three or more consecutive days of at least 90 degrees. On Monday, the heat index, a measurement of what the sweltering weather feels like as opposed to the actual temperature reading, is forecast to soar above 100 degrees for much of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, as well as in the Midwest from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Memphis, Tenn. Philadelphia is forecast to reach a high of 100 degrees on Monday, a temperature the city hasn't seen since July 2012. In anticipation of the first heat wave of the season, Philadelphia city officials declared a heat health emergency that began at noon on Sunday and will stay in place until at least 8 p.m. on Wednesday. Dr. Palak Raval-Nelson, Philadelphia's health commissioner, said a heat health emergency is declared when the temperature gets high enough to increase "the risk of getting sick or dying from the heat" -- especially for elderly people, individuals with chronic medical conditions and pregnant women. "The best way to protect our loved ones is to make sure they can get into air conditioning during the hottest part of the day," Raval-Nelson said in a statement. Philadelphia is opening more than 40 cooling centers across the city to help people beat the heat. MORE: Heat stroke vs. heat exhaustion: Safety tips in a heat wave In New York City, the temperature surpassed 90 degrees by 11 a.m. and expected to rise to the mid-90s to upper 90s on Monday afternoon and reach the upper 90s on Tuesday. The last time New York City hit 100 degrees was in July 2012. MORE: How to conserve energy during a heat wave "Extreme heat will not just be uncomfortable and oppressive for New Yorkers this coming week, it will be brutal and it will be dangerous," New York City Mayor Eric Adams said in a statement. On Tuesday, temperatures across the Northeast and Midwest are expected to be slightly higher than on Monday, and the heat index will make cities like Syracuse, New York, and Burlington, Vermont, feel over 100 degrees. MORE: Hot car dangers: How to keep your kids safe this summer Nighttime temperatures are expected to provide little relief and could be particularly dangerous for people without air conditioning. Overnight temperatures are forecast to be hovering near 80 degrees. The heat wave is expected to subside on Wednesday, but it will take until Thursday for much of the eastern United States to see real relief from the extreme temperatures. Elsewhere across the country, the cold front that will help break the heat wave will move through the upper Midwest, producing severe thunderstorms from Kansas to Michigan. The primary risks for the Midwest will be damaging winds, hail, flash flooding and the possibility of tornadoes.
