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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.
CBS News
31-07-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
High pressure will keep South Florida's chance of rain low through the weekend
South Florida will wrap up the month of July with another scorcher. Thursday morning saw temperatures in the low to mid 80s. The humidity will be a little higher throughout the day and afternoon highs will climb to the low 90s, with "feels-like" temperatures in the triple-digits. A few showers and isolated storms will be possible in the afternoon but the bulk of the rain will be over the Everglades and on the West Coast due to the sea breeze. It's the second day of lobster mini-season which will wrap up at 11:59 p.m. There are no alerts or advisories for boaters. Winds will remain light out of the east/southeast at 5 knots. Over the Atlantic waters, seas will be 2 feet or less and over the Keys seas will remain around 1 foot. There are smooth conditions on the bays. For those headed to the beach, there is a low risk of rip currents. However, the UV index is extreme so don't forget the sunscreen. High pressure will continue to act like a heat dome as we kick off the month of August on Friday. It will keep the chance of rain low through the weekend. Highs stay in the low 90s and it will feel like the 100s when the humidity is factored in. Heat advisories may be issued by the National Weather Service. The chance of rain will increase in the early to middle part of next week.
CTV News
29-07-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Another day of heat and sun, heat warning ends Tuesday night
Although Tuesday is 'another scorcher,' tonight will bring some relief from the heat, says CTV London's meteorologist Julie Atchison. Although Tuesday is 'another scorcher,' tonight will bring some relief from the heat, says CTV London's meteorologist Julie Atchison. A weak cold front will move through the area, with potential showers and the risk of an afternoon thunderstorm. Despite possible showers, Tuesday will be mainly sunny, with a high of 32 degrees. Wednesday will see potential showers at 30 per cent but will mostly bring a mix of sun and cloud. 'The only opportunity for showers will be the next couple of days and the probabilities are low,' said Atchison. Here's a look at the rest of the forecast Monday night: Partly cloudy. Becoming clear this evening. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 20. Tuesday: Sunny in the morning and early in the afternoon then a mix of sun and cloud with 30 per cent chance of showers in the afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm in the afternoon. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. High 32. Humidex 40. UV index 9 or very high. Wednesday: A mix of sun and cloud with 30 per cent chance of showers. High 28. Thursday: Sunny. High 27. Friday: Sunny. High 26. Saturday: Sunny. High 26. Sunday: Sunny. High 27.
