Forecasters predict this week’s heatwave isn’t the last and we’ll be experiencing hot temperatures right throughout the rest of the summer, into the early autumn
Britain is set for baking weather well into September, according to forecasters. They predict this week’s 34C heatwave isn’t the last and we’ll be experiencing hot temperatures right throughout the rest of the summer, into the early autumn.
The Met Office forecast a 35C wilt this week, with more roasts due to follow over the next three months or so. Conditions are expected to be less humid this week than during June’s record 37.7C heatwave, said the Met Office.
But forecasters are urging folk to stay hydrated, avoid prolonged exposure to the sun during the hottest part of the day and check on vulnerable friends, family and neighbours as the mercury soars.
Weathermen said 32C highs today (Tue) will climb to 33C tomorrow (Wed), 34C on Thursday and 35C on Friday and Saturday.
A Met Office forecaster said: “The UK will experience the third heatwave of the year this week, with extensive sunshine as temperatures build steadily through the week, potentially reaching 35C on Friday and Saturday.”
A much hotter-than-normal three months to late September is eight times more likely than a much-cooler-than-average period, Government weathermen said.
Late July is due another sizzle, with yet another in August, with the high-30s expected.
Last summer was the hottest ever recorded at an average UK temperature of 16.12C – but this summer has has started off even hotter, 0.4C warmer than last June, Met Office figures show.
With unprecedented meltdowns already and more heat spikes ahead, summer is in line to be the hottest on record.
The Met Office three-month outlook, briefed to councils, transport chiefs and businesses, said: “The chance of a hot three-month period is higher than normal. This brings an increased risk of further heatwaves and heat-related impacts.”
A temperature of 37.7C was registered at Lingwood in Norfolk, east of Norwich, on June 26, surpassing the previous June record of 37.3C established at Santon Downham in Suffolk on the same day. Amber heat-health alerts have been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for the period from July 8 to 12 for six UK areas – the East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East and South West.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warned that substantial disruption is anticipated across health and social care services owing to the soaring temperatures. The amber alert signifies that “significant impacts are likely across health and social care services due to the high temperatures including a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions. There may also be impacts on younger age groups,” the agency has cautioned.
Indications suggest the heatwave will relent, returning to more typical summer temperatures during the week commencing July 13.