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Daily Mail
16 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Festival goers on the Isle of Wight explore ways to keep cool as heatwave expected to hit highs of 34C this weekend
Britons will sweat through 33C heat today with the UK expected to break its record for the warmest day of the year so far for the second consecutive day. The mercury hit a 2025 high of 32.2C (90.0F) at Kew in West London yesterday after the Government placed the whole of England under an amber heat-health alert. And thermometers could soar further today as the first official heatwave of the year continues with 33C (91F) forecast – while tomorrow could rise to 34C (93F). Music fans arriving at the Isle of Wight Festival enjoyed the sunshine as they explored ways to keep cool, from umbrellas to paddling pools and gazebos to parasols. Thousands of partygoers have descended on Seaclose Park in Newport for the four-day event being headlined by Sting, Stereophonics and Justin Timberlake. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issued an amber heat-health alert yesterday for the first time since September 2023, which is in force until Monday morning. The five-day alert which began yesterday 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. Temperatures will reach the low 30Cs today and could hit 33C (91F) – with a number of areas expected to have passed the heatwave criteria by this afternoon. An official heatwave is recorded when areas reach a certain temperature for three days in a row, with thresholds varying from 25C (77F) to 28C (82F) in different areas. Met Office 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. From temperatures to sunshine, UK weather records for June The hottest June temperature recorded in the UK is 35.6C, which was reached in Mayflower Park in Southampton on June 28, 1976. The same temperature was also measured in Camden Square in North London on June 29 1957, according to Met Office data. The closest this record has come to being broken in recent years was in 2017, when 34.5C was reached at Heathrow in London on June 21. Last year, temperatures climbed as high as 30.5C at Wisley in Surrey on June 26. The 30C mark has been reached in June somewhere in the UK in eight of the past 10 years, the exceptions being 2016 and 2021. The highest temperature so far this month is 32.2C, which was provisionally measured at Kew in West London yesterday, the Met Office said. Forecasts suggest 30C will be topped again today and across the weekend, as the current hot spell continues. The average warmest June on record was in 2023, when the mean temperature for the UK across the month was 15.8C. This was almost a full degree higher than the previous record of 14.9C, which was set in both 1940 and 1976. 2023 was also the UK's fifth sunniest June on record, with an average of 245.0 hours of sunshine measured during the month. The record for the sunniest June is 265.1 hours, set in 1957. 'We're still expecting temperatures to reach the low 30Cs, 31C, 32C fairly widely, maybe seeing 33C.' He added that increasing amounts of cloud will move in from the West tomorrow, with a chance of showers, some possibly thundery in North Wales and North West England, while eastern areas will see another dry and hot day. Temperatures will be in the low 30Cs, and probably be the peak of the hot spell on Saturday, as 34C (93F) is possible. However this is still below the June record of 35.6C in 1976 in Southampton. The last time Britain reached 34C (93F) in June was almost six years ago on June 29, 2019 in London. Before today, the warmest day of the year so far had been reached last Friday when temperatures got up to 29.4C (84.9F) at Santon Downham in Suffolk. Mr Stroud said Sunday will be another very warm day in the south and east probably in the late 20Cs. Elsewhere it will be cooler, with highs in the mid-20Cs. Temperatures are set to be in the mid-20Cs by the start of next week. Dr Agostinho Sousa, head of extreme events and health protection at the UKHSA, said: 'Our findings show that heat can result in serious health outcomes across the population, especially for older adults or those with pre-existing health conditions. 'It is therefore important to check on friends, family and neighbours who are more vulnerable and to take sensible precautions while enjoying the sun. 'The forecasted high temperatures may also lead to an increasing demand for remote healthcare services and an impact on the ability of services delivered due to heat effects on the workforce.' Ultraviolet (UV) radiation and pollen levels are also climbing alongside temperatures. Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Dan Holley warned that parts of the UK are in for 'tropical nights' this weekend. He said: 'The nights will also be quite warm, with the possibility of temperatures not falling below 20C in some areas, making it hard to sleep. This is what we term a 'tropical night'.'. Emma McClarkin, chief executive officer of the British Beer and Pub Association, said sales in some pubs increase almost 20 per cent during hot weather. She said the current heatwave is a 'huge boon for Britain's brewers and pubs'. It comes after a warning was issued as firefighters have responded to more than 500 wildfires across England and Wales this year so far. The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) said that as of yesterday, 564 wildfire incidents have been responded to by English and Welsh fire and rescue services so far this year. This is a 717 per cent 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 NFCC is now urging caution among members of the public when enjoying the outdoors in a bid to prevent further spikes in incidents. As the drier weather continues and temperatures rise, there are also concerns that the UK will see more wildfires in areas where homes and businesses border rural areas, the NFCC added. The public is also being urged to take care when in, on or around water. Public safety advice issued by the NFCC includes avoiding the use of disposable barbecues in open countryside, parks, and moorland areas and not discarding cigarettes, matches, or glass bottles, as they can ignite dry vegetation. With drier conditions during this time of year meaning that fires can burn into peat, and can burn for longer, it is likely some fires will take a number of days - rather than hours - to extinguish, causing more damage and placing further pressure on fire and rescue services, the NFCC added. Across July 18 and 19 in 2022, the hottest days of that year, 84 wildfires were recorded, and 14 fire and rescue services declared major incidents, nine of which were linked to difficulties in responding due to the increase in operational demand, the NFCC said. Meanwhile, a number of charities have issued warnings about the potential risks of hotter weather. St John Ambulance urged the public to familiarise themselves with the signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke and to learn how to respond. It comes after a survey of 1,002 adults in England revealed more than half do not know the difference between 'life-threatening' heatstroke, which requires a 999 call, and heat exhaustion, which can be treated by cooling and hydrating a patient. The British Heart Foundation is encouraging people with heart conditions to take precautions such as staying cool and keeping hydrated to minimise potential health risks during a heatwave, saying the heat can put extra strain on the heart. Age UK urged people to check in on older relatives, friends, and neighbours to see if they need anything and to make sure they are not feeling overwhelmed by the excessive heat. Dementia UK issued advice and tips on how to support a loved one with dementia in the heat, including keeping hydrated; staying cool with appropriate clothing; keeping the person out of the heat; cooling the person down by avoiding hot drinks, alcohol and caffeine; and keeping the home environment cool. RAC breakdown spokeswoman person Alice Simpson warned drivers should 'take every precaution' in the heat. 'When temperatures soar, vehicle breakdowns usually do the same,' she said. 'One of the biggest risks is an increase in cars overheating, especially when sat in queues of traffic with no shade.' Ms Simpson urged drivers to check their coolant levels and any air conditioning systems that are not working properly, and to take plenty of water and snacks on the road. People are urged to look after their pets in the heat as well. British Veterinary Association president Dr Elizabeth Mullineaux said: 'Each summer, vets see pets suffering from heat-related problems and illnesses, such as heatstroke, breathing problems, burnt paw pads and sunburn, some of which can sadly be fatal.' She said owners should ensure their animals have access to fresh drinking water, good ventilation and shade, advising dog lovers to avoid taking their pets for walks during the heat of the day and to never leave them inside a car, caravan or conservatory. Tips from the RSPCA include using pet-safe sun cream; ensuring animals have constant access to shade and fresh drinking water at all times; and keeping fish tanks out of direct sunlight. Others are using cold treats from the fridge for added moisture or make an ice lolly for dogs from pet-friendly ingredients; freezing dogs' water bowls; and wrapping an ice pack or frozen water bottle in a tea towel, or use damp towels for pets to lie on.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Amber heat-health alert issued for all regions in England as temperatures climb
An amber heat-health alert has been issued for all regions in England as the UK could record a new high for the warmest day of the year on Thursday. Eastern parts of Wales, the Midlands and the south-east of England could reach 30C, which would break the current record for 2025 of 29.4C set days ago in Santon Downham in Suffolk. UV and pollen levels are also expected to climb alongside temperatures. The amber alert issued by the UK Health Security Agency is in force from 12pm on Thursday 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. 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. A number of charities have also issued warnings about the potential risks of hotter weather. Cloud and patchy rain will move northwards across northwest Scotland this afternoon, with widely sunny skies across the rest of the country ☀️ Very warm or hot, and feeling humid in the west later 🥵 — Met Office (@metoffice) June 19, 2025 The British Heart Foundation is encouraging people with heart conditions to take precautions such as staying cool and keeping hydrated to minimise potential health risks during a heatwave, saying the heat can put extra strain on the heart. Age UK urged people to check in on older relatives, friends, and neighbours to see if they need anything and to make sure they are not feeling overwhelmed by the excessive heat. Dementia UK issued advice and tips on how to support a loved one with dementia in the heat, including keeping hydrated; staying cool with appropriate clothing; keeping the person out of the heat; cooling the person down by avoiding hot drinks, alcohol and caffeine; and keeping the home environment cool.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Climate
- BBC News
Amber heat health alerts issued as temperatures above 30C likely
Amber heat health alerts have been issued across the whole of England with temperatures likely to exceed 30C for the first time this alerts, which will be in effect from midday on Thursday until 09:00 BST on Monday, come as an expected heatwave approaches much of the UK Health Security Agency said "significant impacts are likely" for health and social care services including increased will widely be between 27C and 30C on Thursday across east Wales, the Midlands, and East and South East England with a few locations around Greater London and the home counties reaching 31C. Elsewhere, temperatures will climb to between 23C and 27C though along the coast it will feel cooler, with temperatures sitting around follows a period of high temperatures across the UK with yellow heat health-alerts having previously been in rising temperatures are down to an area of high pressure situated across the UK which, with a south-easterly wind, draws in hot weather from other parts of Western Europe. A temperature of 29.3C was recorded at St James' Park in London on Wednesday evening, just slightly lower than the record for the year so far which stood at 29.4C and was recorded in Suffolk on 13 locations in Lincolnshire and Suffolk have already had two consecutive days where the temperature has exceeded the heatwave threshold of 27C. Thursday would make it a third day which would therefore place these parts in an official will again see temperatures widely in the mid to high twenties across the UK, with a few spots in South East England once again exceeding and western parts of the UK will see a slight fall in temperatures on Saturday with the risk of some showers or thunderstorms.A change in wind direction to a westerly on Sunday is set to cause the heatwave to break and all parts will be a little cooler. Although eastern areas won't be as hot, temperatures will still be in the mid to high twenties.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Climate
- BBC News
Temperatures set to soar above 30C across the UK
Temperatures are set to reach 30C (86F) in parts of the UK on Thursday, with the heat expected to build steadily as the week goes is likely to mean the first heatwave of 2025 being declared by the weekend. Temperatures will peak in different areas on different days, with some of the highest figures on Thursday expected in the south and east, the Midlands and South West nights will also be much warmer from Thursday, with many areas seeing temperatures in the high Friday, the north and west will be feeling the heat, with Aviemore, Strabane and Aberystwyth among the possible spots to hit 28C or higher. When is a heatwave really a heatwave?How do heat health alerts work?Increased chance of a hot summer and heatwavesSix ways to keep your home cool in hot weatherHow to sleep in the heat Northern Ireland, western Scotland and west Wales will see temperatures peak on Friday with highs of 24 to 28C east Wales, eastern Scotland and much of England the peak will be on Saturday, where many areas will see highs of 28 to 31C, while some places in south-east England and East Anglia may reach night could see the first "tropical night" of the year. This is where overnight temperatures do not drop below 20C, something that is increasingly likely for parts of south-east heat is down to a developing area of high pressure. This will help winds switch to a south-easterly direction and draw in hot weather from other parts of Western Europe. Parts of France and Spain could see temperatures close to 40C over the next few a heatwave to be declared by the Met Office we need to reach a threshold temperature for at least three consecutive days, and that threshold varies from 25C across the north and west of the UK, to 28C in parts of eastern we have seen temperatures exceeding these figures in recent weeks, the warm spells have not been long enough to qualify as a heatwave - but that looks like it is about to a Met Office study said the risk of 40C temperatures in the UK was rapidly last time temperatures exceeded 40C in the UK was 19 July, 2022Writing in the journal Weather meteorologists said there was a 50:50 risk of temperatures exceeding 40C in the UK in the next 12 years - four years earlier than the previous estimate, and that temperatures of 45C or more "may be possible". The risk is increasing as climate change continues to drive global temperatures upwards. Scientists from the World Weather Attribution group have previously found such extremes would have been "almost impossible" without human-induced climate Kay, lead author of the Met Office study, said: "We find that temperatures several degrees above those recorded in July 2022 are plausible, with a simulated maximum of 46.6C. This is close to the theoretical range for London in today's climate – in the upper 40s or even higher – that has been proposed elsewhere." The UK's June temperature record stands at 35.6C, set in Southampton in 1976. Current forecasts suggest this is unlikely to be exceeded this infamous summer included the longest continuous heatwave on record, with 18 days above 28C. However, the Met Office's model found that today's climate could support a heatwave lasting up to 39 pressure and rising temperatures have prompted the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) to issue yellow heat-health alerts for most of England from midday Wednesday to Sunday yellow is the lowest level (below amber and red), it warns of possible impacts on health and social services and recommends preparation for vulnerable groups, including the is worth noting that heatwave conditions do not always mean sunshine. As temperatures rise over the weekend, showers or thunderstorms could develop across parts of the UK. A quick check of the BBC Weather app will show when the risk of rain increases locally - useful for anyone planning to spend time UK forecasts are showing that winds will start to switch to less hot westerlies from Saturday onwards. However, it's likely to be still very hot in eastern areas on Sunday with temperatures above 30 Celsius for even next week with a greater chance of occasional rain, hotter weather will still not be far from the south-east corner of the country.
Sky News
3 days ago
- Climate
- Sky News
UK weather: Yellow heat health alerts issued for most of England
Yellow heat health alerts have been issued for most of England - with temperatures forecast to hit highs of 33C (91F) this weekend. Only the North East and North West are exempt from the UK Health Security Agency's (UKHSA) latest warning, which comes into force at 12pm on Wednesday and expires at 6pm on Sunday. The alert indicates that people with pre-existing health conditions, and those aged over 65, could be at higher risk. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.
