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ITV News
an hour ago
- Climate
- ITV News
Parts of UK expected to reach 'heatwave criteria' amid health warnings
The UK could break its record for the warmest day of the year for the second day in a row, with temperatures up to 33C forecast for Friday. Some places may hit the criteria needed to officially declare a heatwave. An official heatwave is recorded when areas reach a certain temperature for three consecutive days, with thresholds varying from 25C to 28C in different parts of the UK. Cat hats: Should you be protecting your pets from the sun? Temperatures reached as high as 32.2C in Kew, west London, on Thursday, amid an amber heat-health alert for all regions in England. The alert, issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for the first time since September 2023, is in force until 9am on Monday. It warns 'significant impacts are likely' across health and social care services because of high temperatures, including a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or people with health conditions. Meanwhile, temperatures are forecast to reach the low 30s and could potentially hit 33C on Friday, the Met Office said. By Friday afternoon a number of areas are expected to have passed the heatwave criteria, Met Office weather forecaster Dan Stroud said. Mr Stroud said: 'We're expecting the hot and dry conditions to continue, it does turn a little bit hazier in the west during the course of Friday, we're still expecting temperatures to reach the low 30s, 31C, 32C fairly widely, maybe seeing 33C.'Increasing amounts of cloud will move in from the west on Saturday, with a chance of showers, some which could be thundery in North Wales and north-west England, while eastern areas will see another dry and hot day, he added. Temperatures will be in the low 30s, and probably be the peak of the hot spell on Saturday, as 34C is possible, still below the June record of 35.6C in 1976. Sunday will be another very warm day in the south and east probably in the late 20s, elsewhere it will be cooler, with temperatures in the mid 20s, Mr Stroud said. It comes after a warning has been issued as firefighters have responded to more than 500 wildfires across England and Wales this year so far. As of Thursday, 564 wildfire incidents have been responded to by English and Welsh fire and rescue services so far this year, which is a 717% increase on the same period in 2024, and more than double the number seen in 2022 which went on to be the worst year on record for wildfires, the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) said. The NFCC is now urging caution among members of the public when enjoying the outdoors in a bid to prevent further spikes in incidents.
Telegraph
an hour ago
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- Telegraph
Yellow thunderstorm warning issued amid heatwave
The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for swathes of England amid rising temperatures. The forecaster is warning that lightning, heavy rain and flooding could occur in the East and West Midlands, the North East and North West, Yorkshire and Wales. The yellow warning is in place from 3pm on Saturday to 4am on Sunday. It comes amid predictions that the UK could break its record for the warmest day of the year for the second day in a row, with temperatures up to 33C forecast. Temperatures reached as high as 32.2C in Kew, west London, on Thursday, amid an amber heat health alert for all regions in England. The alert, issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for the first time since September 2023, is in force until 9am on Monday. It warns that 'significant impacts are likely' across health and social care services because of high temperatures, including a rise in deaths, particularly among people aged 65 and over or those with health conditions. Meanwhile, temperatures are forecast to reach the low 30s and could potentially hit 33C on Friday, the Met Office said. By Friday afternoon, a number of areas are expected to have passed the heatwave criteria, Dan Stroud, a Met Office forecaster, said. An official heatwave is recorded when areas reach a certain temperature for three consecutive days, with thresholds varying from 25C to 28C in different parts of the UK. Mr Stroud said: 'We're expecting the hot and dry conditions to continue. It does turn a little bit hazier in the west during the course of Friday, but we're still expecting temperatures to reach the low 30s – 31C, 32C – fairly widely, maybe seeing 33C.' Increasing amounts of cloud will move in from the west on Saturday, with a chance of showers, some of which could be thundery in north Wales and north-west England, while eastern areas will see another dry and hot day, he added. In what will probably be the peak of the hot spell on Saturday, 34C is possible – still below the June record of 35.6C, set in 1976. Sunday will be another very warm day in the South and East, probably in the late 20s. Elsewhere, however, it will be cooler, with temperatures in the mid 20s, said Mr Stroud. Firefighters have responded to more than 500 wildfires across England and Wales so far this year, and the National Fire Chiefs Council is urging people to take precautions to prevent further incidents. As of Thursday, 564 wildfire incidents had been responded to by English and Welsh fire and rescue services so far this year, a 717 per cent increase on the same period last year and more than double the number seen in 2022, which went on to be the worst year on record for wildfires, said the NFCC.
Powys County Times
an hour ago
- Climate
- Powys County Times
UK could record another warmest day of year as temperatures up to 33C forecast
The UK could break its record for the warmest day of the year for the second day in a row, with temperatures up to 33C forecast. Temperatures reached as high as 32.2C in Kew, west London, on Thursday, amid an amber heat-health alert for all regions in England. The alert, issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for the first time since September 2023, is in force until 9am on Monday. It warns 'significant impacts are likely' across health and social care services because of high temperatures, including a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or people with health conditions. Meanwhile, temperatures are forecast to reach the low 30s and could potentially hit 33C on Friday, the Met Office said. And by Friday afternoon a number of areas are expected to have passed the heatwave criteria, Met Office weather forecaster Dan Stroud said. An official heatwave is recorded when areas reach a certain temperature for three consecutive days, with thresholds varying from 25C to 28C in different parts of the UK. Friday is set to be another hot day, but what else is on the cards? Find out in the latest 4cast 👇 — Met Office (@metoffice) June 19, 2025 Mr Stroud said: 'We're expecting the hot and dry conditions to continue, it does turn a little bit hazier in the west during the course of Friday, we're still expecting temperatures to reach the low 30s, 31C, 32C fairly widely, maybe seeing 33C.' Increasing amounts of cloud will move in from the west on Saturday, with a chance of showers, some which could be thundery in North Wales and north-west England, while eastern areas will see another dry and hot day, he added. Temperatures will be in the low 30s, and probably be the peak of the hot spell on Saturday, as 34C is possible, still below the June record of 35.6C in 1976. Sunday will be another very warm day in the south and east probably in the late 20s, elsewhere it will be cooler, with temperatures in the mid 20s, Mr Stroud said. It comes after a warning has been issued as firefighters have responded to more than 500 wildfires across England and Wales this year so far. As of Thursday, 564 wildfire incidents have been responded to by English and Welsh fire and rescue services so far this year, which is a 717% increase on the same period in 2024, and more than double the number seen in 2022 which went on to be the worst year on record for wildfires, the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) said. The NFCC is now urging caution among members of the public when enjoying the outdoors in a bid to prevent further spikes in incidents.
Saba Yemen
2 hours ago
- Climate
- Saba Yemen
UK is witnessing another day most hot this year
London - (Saba): The UK Met Office forecasted on Friday that temperatures could reach up to 33°C, putting the country on track to break the record for the hottest day of the year for the second consecutive day. On Thursday, temperatures hit 32.2°C in Kew, West London, prompting an amber heat-health alert — between yellow and red — across all regions of England. According to Britain's PA Media, the alert, issued by the UK Health Security Agency for the first time since September, will remain in effect until 9 a.m. (0800 GMT) on Monday. The warning notes the possibility of 'significant impacts' on health and social care services due to the high temperatures, including a rise in mortality rates — particularly among those aged 65 and older, and individuals with pre-existing health conditions. Met Office meteorologist Dan Stroud predicted that several areas would exceed the official heatwave thresholds by Friday afternoon. A heatwave is officially declared when regions meet specific temperature criteria for three consecutive days. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Scottish Sun
5 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
UK weather: Brits to bask in glorious 33C today as heatwave ‘likely' this weekend after hottest day of year so far
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SUN-worshipping Brits are set to bask in glorious weather as highs of 33C are forecast today - with a heatwave predicted this weekend. Londoners face record-breaking temperatures for the second day running after the mercury hit 32C in Heathrow, west London, yesterday. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 Brits will be flocking to the beach as they look to lap up the sunshine Credit: Alamy 7 Pubs across the country will be packed as revellers look to make the most of the weather Credit: Alamy 7 The Met Office has predicted warm weather across the UK today Credit: MET Office Beaches, parks and pubs across the country will be packed as revellers look to lap up the sunshine and make the most of the warm weather. Temperatures in York are expected to reach as high as 29C, with Gloucester also set to register the same heat today. Some areas on the west and east coast will be slightly cooler at 24C, but people will still be able to soak up the rays. Spectators at sporting events such as Royal Ascot and the Queens Club tennis tournament will be able to top up their tans in the sun. By this afternoon, a number of areas in Britain are expected to have passed the heatwave criteria, according to the Met Office. An official heatwave is recorded when areas reach a certain temperature for three consecutive days. Thresholds can vary from 25C to 28C in different parts of the UK. Met Office weather forecaster Dan Stroud said: "We're expecting the hot and dry conditions to continue, it does turn a little bit hazier in the west during the course of Friday. "We're still expecting temperatures to reach the low 30s, 31C, 32C fairly widely, maybe seeing 33C." The warm weather will spread to the south and east of the country on Saturday, with 32C predicted in London and 31C in Cambridge. Mr Stroud confirmed that Sunday will slightly cooler, but another warm day across the country - with temperatures likely to hit the late to mid 20s. Over the last few days, Brits have flocked to the seaside and rivers so they can take a quick dip to cool off. Others have been spotted sunbathing in parks instead and making the most of their lunch breaks. UK's 5-day forecast Today: Dry with sunny spells once again, although somewhat cloudier than yesterday. Breezy along southern and eastern coasts. Feeling very warm, and locally hot. Tomorrow: Very warm and humid with sunny spells, thundery showers moving north and east through the day, heaviest over northern England. Turning fresher from the west later. Hot in the east. Sunday to Tuesday: A fresher and breezier spell of weather from Sunday and into next week. Whilst showers are possible at times, prolonged dry periods are likely with warm sunny spells at times. It comes as an amber heat health alert has been issued for the whole of England from 12pm on Thursday until 9am on Monday. Officials have warned that soaring June temperatures could mean a "likely rise in deaths in those 65 and over". The alert - a step up from the yellow heat health alert issued earlier this week - warned that "significant impacts are likely" across health and social care services because of high temperatures. One Royal Ascot spectator was taken to hospital yesterday, with 42 others given medical attention on site for heat-related illness during the prestigious horse racing event. The UK's June temperature record stands at 35.6C, which was set in Southampton in 1976. Current forecasts suggest the record is unlikely to be broken this time - but it will come close. A warning against wildfires has also been issued by the Fire Brigade, as firefighters have responded to more than 500 across England and Wales this year so far. As of yesterday, 564 wildfire incidents have been responded to by English and Welsh fire and rescue services, which is a 717% increase on the same period in 2024. 7 Saturday is set to become even warmer - with a heatwave expected over the weekend Credit: MET Office 7 Brits have been spotted sunbathing in parks Credit: PA 7 Londoners face record-breaking temperatures for the second day running Credit: Getty
