Met Office predicts second UK heatwave but these areas to miss out

Wales Online

2 days ago

Met Office predicts second UK heatwave but these areas to miss out
Some parts of the country will see highs of up to 34C.
Parts of the UK are going to be hit by temperatures of up to 34C as part of another heatwave
(Image: Getty )
Brits are being braced for more scorching temperatures as another heatwave is set to hit. The Met Office is predicting highs of 34C in the coming days with some areas worst hit than others.
One weather expert explained that while this heatwave will be 'hotter' than the last, it won't be as widespread. In a post made to social media platform X, BBC meteorologist Matt Taylor shared more details.
‌
He said: 'Another heatwave! Just a week after the last This one hotter and more humid than last week but the heat wont be as widespread this time. Hottest areas come under an amber heat-health alert from Friday lunchtime.'
‌
He posted a map from the Met Office and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) which highlighted the areas of England expected to see the hottest temperatures. This showed the south west, south east, London, East Anglia and east midlands to have an amber heat-health alert.
The west midlands and north east were dedicated a yellow alert, while the rest of England had no alert. While not on his map, the Met Office has also said that east Wales could be hit by 'very hot conditions'.
Content cannot be displayed without consent
Article continues below
Mike Silverstone, deputy chief meteorologist at the Met Office, said: 'Higher temperatures building over the weekend and into early next week will bring particularly warm, hot or even very hot conditions for some, especially in the southeast and East Anglia and more locally elsewhere in England and east Wales. This in part will be influenced by a heatwave developing across western Europe.'
Mike added: 'By the weekend, an area of high pressure will be intensifying and dominating the UK forecast. Conditions will be hottest in the south and east while areas further north and northwest will be relatively cooler.'
The Met Office reported that temperatures will generally rise through the weekend for those in the south, with in excess of 30C possible in the southeast or East Anglia on Sunday, and even higher than that on Monday, in what is currently likely to be the peak of this heatwave for many.
‌
Mike continued: 'Monday could see temperatures reach around 34°C in some parts, though we will be able to be more precise closer to the time. The heat is most likely to gradually relent from the west on Tuesday and into Wednesday, with a return towards more average temperatures for the second half of next week.'
How to stay safe
To help prevent heat exhaustion or heatstroke, the NHS recommends you:
Drink more cold drinks, especially if you're active or exercising
Wear light-coloured, loose clothing
Avoid the sun between 11am and 3pm
Avoid excess alcohol
Avoid extreme exercise
Article continues below
It added: 'If you're inside on a very hot day, close curtains, close windows if it's hotter outside than in your home and turn off electrical equipment and lights that get hot.'