UK weather: Brits brace for sizzling highs of 29C today as Met Office warns ‘heatwave likely' this weekend as temps soar
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BRITS are bracing for sizzling extreme temperatures today ahead of this weekend's official heatwave.
Today will see highs of 29C in London - and it will only get hotter as the week goes on.
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HOT LUCK UK weather: Brits brace for sizzling highs of 29C today ahead of official heatwave THIS WEEKEND as temperatures soar,
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Temperatures in many parts of the UK will range between 25C and 30C, but the capital could see temperatures reach as high as 33C.
Forecasters predict that those living in the East of England will likely see the highest temps.
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.
England and Wales will see temps in the low 30s and those in Scotland and Northern Ireland will see mid or high 20s.
5-day forecast
Today:
After a grey start in places, England and Wales will have a dry day with very warm sunshine. Cloudier across Scotland and Northern Ireland with showers at first and patchy rain arriving in the west by late afternoon.
Thursday:
Rain in the north will steadily clear northwards. Elsewhere dry with sunny spells, but the odd isolated shower in the far southwest later. A little breezier, but still very warm.
Friday to Sunday:
High pressure will give most areas plenty of dry and settled weather with very warm or hot sunshine. However, some showers are possible in the west, which could turn thundery.
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It will get hotter as the week goes on, with the scorching temperatures peaking on Sunday.
A yellow heat health alert has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for seven regions of the country.
The following areas will be under the alert between midday on Thursday and 6pm on Sunday: Yorkshire and The Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East England, the South East, the South West and London.
A yellow alert is the lowest, behind amber and red, on the UKHSA's system, but warns of a possible rise in deaths among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions.
The UKHSA added an increase in demand for health services by vulnerable people is also likely.
Dr Agostinho Sousa, head of extreme events and health protection at UKHSA, said: "Our findings shows that even moderate heat can result in serious health outcomes, especially for older adults, and it is therefore important that everyone takes sensible precautions while enjoying the sun."
He added that for people with vulnerable family, friends, and neighbours, it's important to check in on them and ensure they're aware of the forecasts - and are following he necessary advice.
Almost all the affected areas have been given a risk score of 10 out of a possible 16, which indicates "significant impacts are possible" due to the high temperatures.
The main risks posed by a very hot weather are dehydration (not drinking enough water) and overheating, which can make symptoms worse for people who already have problems with their heart of breathing.
The London Fire Brigade has also warned that the scorching weather will increase the risk of wildfires.
A little rain has been forecast throughout the period, and there may be some isolated thunderstorms on Saturday and Sunday.
High temperatures are expected to fizzle out into next week, but Southern parts of the UK may remain very warm.
A heatwave in the UK is met when a location records a period of at least three consecutive days, with temperature values meeting or exceeding the heatwave temperature thresholds.
Across the north and west of the UK this is 25C, and across Greater London and the Home Counties, 28C.
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