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BreakingNews.ie
13 hours ago
- Climate
- BreakingNews.ie
Temperatures could hit highs of 29 degrees today
Temperatures could hit highs of 29 degrees in parts of the country today. The top temperature nationally yesterday was in Mount Dillon in Roscommon at 27 degrees. Advertisement Leinster and Munster will be slightly cooler, but highs of 24 degrees are still forecast there. Met Éireann said: "Humid with thunderstorms active in the west. Becoming a very warm and hot day with long spells of sunshine. A few showers may break out with further thunderstorms. Highest temperatures of 24 to 29 degrees for the majority of the country, slightly cooler in Munster and south Leinster with highest temperatures of 20 to 23 degrees." Saturday is also due to be sunny, with highs of 25 degrees. However, scattered showers are expected across the country. Advertisement The forecast for Saturday reads: "Saturday will be warm with good sunny spells across most the country with cloudier conditions in the west. Scattered showers will occur across the country, some heavy and possibly thundery at times. Highest temperatures of 19 to 25 degrees, warmest across the eastern half of the country, all in a light to moderate southwest wind." People are being urged to stay safe while swimming today and over the weekend. The public are being advised to stay between the red and yellow flags on beaches and be aware of what to do if they get into difficulty. Linda Gene-Byrne, RNLI regional water safety lead, is urging people to swim where there is a life guard in on duty. She told Newstalk: "Try to go to a lifeguarded beach if there is one near you. They are there to protect you, but if you do find yourself in a situation where you're in difficulty, do float to live. "That will help you; head back, ears submerged, relax and try to breath normally, try to stay afloat, that will keep you safe until someone can go and get help for you."
Yahoo
a day ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
When the UK will be the hottest as heatwave to see temperatures soar above 30C
Temperatures are expected to soar above 30C in some areas over the coming days as the UK braces for the hottest conditions of the year so far. A heatwave is bringing sizzling temperatures as a band of high pressure has swept over southern England, with 'settled weather and warm sunshine' to be enjoyed over the coming days, the Met Office said. Meteorologists have said heat will build throughout this week and will rise to above 30C in some areas by the weekend. A number of yellow heat-health alerts have been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) ahead of the hot weather, as well as warnings from emergency services about the risk of wildfires across the country. READ MORE: UK households urged not to dry clothes outdoors during heatwave this weekend READ MORE: Wincey Willis - female weather presenter for ITV - dies aged 76 Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE According to the Met Office, the area of high pressure is building across the UK could mean an official heatwave could be declared by Sunday (June 22). For a heatwave to be declared, there needs to be a threshold temperature reached for at least three consecutive days, ranging from 25C to 28C. Tony Wisson, Deputy Chief Meteorologist, said: 'By the beginning of the weekend we could very well be meeting heatwave thresholds in places. While the warmest temperatures are likely across London and the east of England, by Saturday heatwave thresholds could be reached across much of the Midlands, low-lying areas bordering the Peak District and even parts of east Wales.' Weather experts believe some places in the UK could beat the highest temperature recorded so far this year, which was Suffolk on June 13 with a temperature of 29.4C, and reach over 30C. Temperatures are expected to peak over the weekend, on Saturday and Sunday, which is when the UK will be sat its hottest. Forecasts predict Saturday afternoon (June 21), with highs of around 31C in the Midlands and 32C in the south East and London. Tony Wisson added: 'Temperatures are likely to peak in the low 30s Celsius this weekend before easing sometime early week. Some forecast models even allow temperatures to rise into the mid 30s of Celsius by Monday. While this is feasible, it is considered a lower-likelihood scenario.' --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable, highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@ or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
Wall Street Journal
2 days ago
- Climate
- Wall Street Journal
Millions of Americans Brace for Heat Wave and Extreme Humidity
Summer is coming. So is the heat and humidity. Dangerously high temperatures and extreme humidity are forecast to affect millions in the U.S. beginning Friday and into next week, according to the National Weather Service.
Washington Post
2 days ago
- Climate
- Washington Post
D.C. faces intense heat and humidity next week. Here's how hot it could get.
After a relatively mild start of the summer — with just a paucity of hot days and generally below-normal temperatures since May — a punishing heat wave will arrive this weekend. And it could last for up to a week. Starting Sunday, high temperatures are predicted to reach at least the mid-90s, and could flirt with 100-degree levels early next week.
The Independent
3 days ago
- Climate
- The Independent
Temperatures could reach 33C this weekend as heatwave set to hit parts of UK
Temperatures could hit 33C this weekend as parts of the UK bask in a heatwave. Forecasters are expecting temperatures to climb to a peak of 33C on Sunday in the east of England, approaching the highest ever temperature recorded in June – 35.6C in 1976. And yellow heat-health alerts have been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for most of England from midday on Wednesday until 6pm on Sunday. The alerts, which means there could be an increased use of healthcare services by vulnerable people, cover Yorkshire and the Humber, the East Midlands, West Midlands, east of England, London, the South East and South West. 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. Temperatures are predicted to reach 27C on Tuesday and Wednesday, 29C on Thursday, 30C by Friday, then 32C on Saturday and peak at 33C on Sunday, the Met Office said. And some thundery showers could be seen across the far west on Friday night into Saturday. Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Dan Holley said: 'Heat is the main story this week, with high pressure building and temperatures rising to heatwave levels in some areas by the weekend. 'Today and tomorrow, we could see maximum temperatures of 27C in the south of England, and 29C on Thursday. 'The trend for temperatures to rise continues into Friday, with a maximum of 30C in central England. With the hot temperatures, we could also see some thundery showers across the far west Friday night into Saturday. 'Widespread very warm conditions are expected on Saturday, with a top temperature of 32C. Sunday looks to see the peak of the very warm spell, with a headline max of 33C possible. This is most likely to be in the east of England, with other areas seeing temperatures into the high 20s to low 30 Celsius. Warm, and perhaps even 'tropical nights' will also be a feature this week. 'At present, the highest temperature ever recorded in June was 35.6C in Southampton in 1976. The warmest day of the year so far was 29.4C on June 13, recorded at Santon Downham in Suffolk. 'High pressure is expected to move away from the UK into early next week resulting in temperatures falling. However, there is uncertainty in how quickly this happens, and the peak temperatures experienced across the UK.' The hotter weather is a 'welcome lift' for the hospitality sector, Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality, said. She said: 'This spell of warm weather will no doubt be a welcome lift for hospitality venues up and down the country, as people look to eat, drink and socialise outdoors. 'Businesses will now be hoping for a strong summer to help counterbalance the significant cost pressures they're contending with. Rain or shine, I'd encourage everyone to get out and support their local hospitality businesses.' Katy Alston, who has been in the ice cream trade for more than 20 years and runs Pinks Parlour near the beach in Bognor Regis, West Sussex, said this week's weather will be 'the difference between night and day' for her business. She said: 'We get so excited because this is what we wait for. 'People who work in ice cream vans are risk takers because you never know when that big yellow ball is going to come out.' Ms Alston said on Tuesday morning she had 84 inquiries from businesses wanting an ice cream van to visit, which is more than the last month. 'We want to go to as many people as we can,' she said. 'We're now making gelato around the clock, as fast as we're making it, we're selling it. 'It's our Christmas time.' Meanwhile, the London Fire Brigade has issued a warning over wildfires before the prolonged spell of hot weather and following one of the driest springs on record. London Fire Brigade Assistant Commissioner Pam Oparaocha said: 'For many people, this week will feel like the start of summer with temperatures rising, especially as the sunny weather is expected to continue into the weekend and beyond. 'With hot weather comes the temptation to host BBQs or to head out to one of London's many open spaces to enjoy the sunshine. However, it is important to make sure you are doing so safely. We've had the driest spring in over a century, and the result is a heightened risk of grass fires, while the dry weather also means that fires can spread more easily. 'If you're out in the park or at an open space, please don't take a disposable BBQ with you, make sure that smoking materials are discarded of properly and either dispose of your rubbish in the appropriate bins or take it home with you if none are available. If you're having a BBQ at home, avoid doing so on a balcony and ensure your BBQ is away from flammable materials like fences and sheds. You should also avoid having your BBQ on any decking you may have in your garden. 'We're also urging landowners and local authorities to take action now by creating fire breaks to protect communities from wildfires this summer. This includes cutting back or ploughing grass, especially where it lies close to properties. These fire breaks can help slow down the spread of fire, as well as protecting people and their properties.'
