The Met Office has issued warnings as parts of England and Scotland may experience prolonged high temperatures.
Britain Braces for Record-Breaking Heat Wave This Weekend
Britain Braces for Record-Breaking Heat Wave This Weekend
A third heat wave of the year is set to hit the UK with temperatures soaring across the region.
As Britain transitions from a brief period of cooler weather, it prepares for yet another significant heat wave, marking the third such event this year. The latest round of high temperatures is expected to be widespread and prolonged, though it will not reach the extreme highs earlier recorded this summer.
Jason Kelly, head meteorologist at the Met Office, has indicated that by Thursday, temperatures may rise to 31 degrees Celsius (about 88 degrees Fahrenheit), with an expected peak of around 32 degrees Celsius (nearly 90 degrees Fahrenheit) on Friday in several areas of England and Wales.
The Met Office outlines that an official heat wave in the UK is recognized as three consecutive days of temperatures meeting or exceeding location-specific thresholds. In Northern Ireland and Scotland, the threshold is 25 degrees Celsius (77 degrees Fahrenheit), whereas, in London and surrounding areas, it is set at 28 degrees Celsius (82.4 degrees Fahrenheit).
The coming days are likely to see most regions including England, eastern Scotland, and eastern Northern Ireland qualify for this heat wave designation. Even regions that do not meet the specific heat wave requirements are forecasted to experience above-normal temperatures.
In light of the anticipated weather conditions, the U.K. Health Security Agency has issued yellow heat health alerts, which represent its minimum warning level, for all counties across England through the upcoming Tuesday. The agency has cautioned that these high temperatures could lead to severe consequences for health and social care services, including a heightened risk to life for the entire population, particularly older adults.
Jason Kelly, head meteorologist at the Met Office, has indicated that by Thursday, temperatures may rise to 31 degrees Celsius (about 88 degrees Fahrenheit), with an expected peak of around 32 degrees Celsius (nearly 90 degrees Fahrenheit) on Friday in several areas of England and Wales.
The Met Office outlines that an official heat wave in the UK is recognized as three consecutive days of temperatures meeting or exceeding location-specific thresholds. In Northern Ireland and Scotland, the threshold is 25 degrees Celsius (77 degrees Fahrenheit), whereas, in London and surrounding areas, it is set at 28 degrees Celsius (82.4 degrees Fahrenheit).
The coming days are likely to see most regions including England, eastern Scotland, and eastern Northern Ireland qualify for this heat wave designation. Even regions that do not meet the specific heat wave requirements are forecasted to experience above-normal temperatures.
In light of the anticipated weather conditions, the U.K. Health Security Agency has issued yellow heat health alerts, which represent its minimum warning level, for all counties across England through the upcoming Tuesday. The agency has cautioned that these high temperatures could lead to severe consequences for health and social care services, including a heightened risk to life for the entire population, particularly older adults.
