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BBC News
3 days ago
- Climate
- BBC News
Heat health alert extended in South West
An amber heat health alert has been extended in the South West by 15 hours as temperatures above 30C (86F) are Met Office and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issued an update on Monday saying the alert it had initially put in place until 18:00 BST on Tuesday would continue until 09:00 BST on UKHSA said the hot weather that was forecast was expected to have a significant impact on health and social care other regions in England were also covered by the alert as some areas could reach as high as 35C (95F), the UKHSA added. The agency said the South West joined the West Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber, the East Midlands, the South East, London and the East of England in being subject to an extended amber heat alert. 'Hard to sleep' Dr Agostinho Sousa, head of extreme events and health protection at UKHSA, said the current spell of hot weather was forecast to continue until the middle of the added people should take "sensible precautions" while enjoying the sun."Remember that it is very important to check on friends, family and neighbours who are more vulnerable, as the temperatures we are likely to see over the next few days can result in serious health outcomes across the population, especially for older adults or those with pre-existing health conditions," Dr Sousa Met Office and UKHSA said some areas could have temperatures above 20C (68F) overnight in what have been described as "tropical night" Office chief meteorologist Paul Gundersen added: "These sorts of temperatures make it hard to sleep and prevent any recovery from the high daytime temperatures too."Tuesday will be another hot day, though the highest temperatures will be more confined to the south east of England where 35°C is possible."Fresher air and some rainfall will move in from the West through the rest of the week, bringing an end to this heatwave, although many parts will remain dry and still see plenty of sunshine."
The Sun
6 days ago
- Climate
- The Sun
UK weather: Temperatures to hit 28C today before weekend of glorious sunshine with Brits basking in 34C highs on Monday
BRITS will bask in 28C heat today — with more sunshine on the way and temperatures set to soar to a whopping 34C by Monday. A second amber heat health alert in two weeks will come into force on Friday, with temperatures set to top 30C again this weekend. 8 8 8 The alert covers London, the East Midlands, South East, South West and East of England, and runs from midday Friday until 6pm on Tuesday. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has also issued a yellow alert for Yorkshire and the Humber and the West Midlands for the same period, warning of major strain on health and social care services. It comes as temperatures could hit 28C in central and southern England on Friday, rising to 30C on Saturday, 31C on Sunday, and peaking between 32C and 34C on Monday, according to the Met Office. An amber alert was previously issued across all regions of England on June 19 — the first time it had been used since September 2023. That same day, temperatures hit 32.2C in Kew, west London, before heatwaves were declared across England and Wales. An official heatwave is declared when an area hits specific temperature thresholds for three days in a row — ranging from 25C to 28C depending on the region. Dr Agostinho Sousa, head of extreme events and health protection at the UKHSA, said: 'We have already seen a spell of hot weather last week and temperatures are once again set to increase in the coming days, with central, southern and eastern areas of the country likely to see the biggest impacts. 'Our findings show that heat, especially at the sort of temperatures we are likely to see at the beginning of next week, 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.' Met Office meteorologist Craig Snell added: 'From Friday onwards, we're starting to once again see the heat build across England and Wales. My dream pool was £40,000 so I DIYd my own 18ft version in February all for this summer heatwave - it's saved me £37,000 'We're likely to see temperatures potentially peak around 27C or 28C in central and southern parts of England, it's going to feel quite humid. 'On Saturday, the hottest weather will be in the south east, potentially 30C. 'On Sunday, we're most likely to see somewhere around 30C or 31C. 'It looks like the peak of the hot spell will be Monday, at the moment it's looking between 32C and 34C, there's a chance it'll be hotter than the previous (heatwave). 'Tuesday, some fresher air is going to spread across the country, but we're potentially likely to see between 31C and 33C.' Some parts of central and southern England could meet the heatwave threshold by Monday, Mr Snell added. The meteorologist said that from Monday, some thunderstorms might develop, but it's too early to know where. Temperatures are expected to drop to the mid-20s after Tuesday, which is still above average for this time of year, the forecaster said. It follows the relief of partygoers at Glastonbury Festival who were spotted trudging through mud in ponchos and wellies this morning. Attendees refused to let the poor weather dampen their spirits as thousands descended onto Worthy Farm. The weather should improve as the rest of the festival is set to be mostly dry and mild, with temperatures in the low 20s. Sun-seekers will be out in full force on Saturday and Sunday, with the mercury set to reach the low 30s and high 20s. Monday is predicted to be the hottest of the four-day stretch, with sunshine revellers set to flock to beaches and parks to make the most of the glorious weather. People have been spotted flocking to the seaside and rivers so they could take a quick dip to cool off. Others went to sunbathe in parks instead, making the most of their lunch breaks. Earlier this week, one school's uniform policy sparked fury among parents when dozens of students were not allowed to attend class despite hot temperatures. More than half the pupils were reportedly missing from Bristol Free School in Southmead during the 30 degrees Celsius heat last week because they were wearing PE kit. Those wearing the school's sport polo shirts and shorts were turned away by leaders at the gates as they arrived in the morning. An email sent from the school to parents the following day clarified students were only allowed to remove the regulation school tie from their uniform for the hot weather. 8 8 8 8 8
The Independent
6 days ago
- Climate
- The Independent
Amber heat health alert to come into force as 30C temperatures forecast
The second amber heat health alert in two weeks is set to come into force on Friday, as temperatures are again set to pass 30C this weekend. The alert, which covers London, the East Midlands, South East, South West and East of England, starts at midday on Friday and will last until 6pm on Tuesday. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) also issued a yellow alert for Yorkshire and Humber and the West Midlands for the same time period, with the agency warning of significant impacts across health and social care services. It comes as temperatures could reach 28C on Friday in central and southern England, before rising to 30C on Saturday, then a potential 31C on Sunday, before peaking between 32C and 34C on Monday, the Met Office said. An amber alert was previously issued for all regions in England on June 19, the first time it had been used since September 2023. On the same day, temperatures reached 32.2C in Kew, west London, before heatwaves were declared across England and Wales. 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. Dr Agostinho Sousa, head of extreme events and health protection at the UKHSA, said: 'We have already seen a spell of hot weather last week and temperatures are once again set to increase in the coming days, with central, southern and eastern areas of the country likely to see the biggest impacts. 'Our findings show that heat, especially at the sort of temperatures we are likely to see at the beginning of next week, 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.' Met Office meteorologist Craig Snell said: 'From Friday onwards we're starting to once again see the heat build across England and Wales. 'Scotland and Northern Ireland are going to have a slightly different few days, some parts of western Scotland could see some heavy rain, especially on Friday, and we could potentially see some further rain towards the end of the weekend. 'On Friday, we're likely to see temperatures potentially peak around 27C or 28C in central and southern parts of England, it's going to feel quite humid. 'On Saturday, the hottest weather will be in the south east, potentially 30C. 'On Sunday, we're most likely to see somewhere around 30C or 31C. 'It looks like the peak of the hot spell will be Monday, at the moment it's looking between 32C and 34C, there's a chance it'll be hotter than the previous (heatwave). 'Tuesday, some fresher air is going to spread across the country, but we're potentially likely to see between 31C and 33C.' Some parts of central and southern England might meet the heatwave criteria by Monday, Mr Snell added. As of Monday, some potential thunderstorms could move in, but it is too early to say where they might be, he said. Temperatures are likely to go back down to the mid-20s after Tuesday, which is still above average for the time of year, the forecaster said.
The Independent
6 days ago
- Climate
- The Independent
Amber heat health alert issued with temperatures set to reach 30C over weekend
A second amber heat health alert has been issued in as many weeks, with temperatures again set to pass 30C over the weekend. The alert, which covers London, the East Midlands, South East, South West and East of England, starts at midday on Friday and will last until 6pm on Tuesday. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) also issued a yellow alert for Yorkshire and Humber and the West Midlands for the same time period, with the agency warning of significant impacts across health and social care services. It comes as unsettled conditions on Thursday and Friday will still see temperatures steadily rise, with highs potentially reaching 28C in the south and east by Friday. Temperatures are expected to peak on Monday when much of the country will see temperatures in the early to mid-30s, the UKHSA said. An amber alert was previously issued for all regions in England on June 19, the first time it had been used since September 2023. On the same day the UK recorded its warmest day of the year so far, with temperatures reaching 32.2C in Kew, west London, before heatwaves were declared across England and Wales. 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. Dr Agostinho Sousa, head of extreme events and health protection at the UKHSA, said: 'We have already seen a spell of hot weather last week and temperatures are once again set to increase in the coming days, with central, southern and eastern areas of the country likely to see the biggest impacts. 'Our findings show that heat, especially at the sort of temperatures we are likely to see at the beginning of next week, 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.' Thunderstorms are possible with warm, humid air set to linger in the south and east on Thursday, with maximum temperatures of 27C in eastern England, the Met Office said. But temperatures are unlikely to feel 'quite as muggy', meteorologist Honor Criswick said. 'For the first part of the day, it is set to be unsettled (with) outbreaks of quite heavy rain at times, particularly across Scotland,' he said. 'But it's fairly fast moving, so by the time we reach the afternoon, particularly from the west, we're going to see the return of those bright and sunny spells. 'And behind this area of rain, a much fresher feel to the air as well.' On Friday, forecasters said the unsettled conditions look set to continue. According to the Met Office, rain could be heavy in the west, while the east of England could remain dry, escaping with some sunny intervals. Parts of the south and east may also remain very warm, with highs potentially reaching 28C as the muggy air returns. Ms Criswick said: 'For the rest of the week, we do have a ridge of high pressure building to the south, so once again pushing in a return of that warmer air. 'So, that fresher feeling day as we head into Thursday, it's going to be quite a brief interlude. 'And low pressure is never too far behind, so still some rain on the cards to finish off the week and as we head into the weekend.' The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has advised patients to store their medicine away from heat zones and direct sunlight, warning that they can lose effectiveness or cause unwanted side effects. Vice-chairwoman and pharmacist Sukhi Basra said: 'It's important we take sensible precautions, including double-checking that your medication is stored correctly in a cool dry place, as per any storage instructions, ideally below 25C, as well drinking plenty of fluids and keeping your homes cool in the hottest hours of the day. 'We know the hot weather can be more of a challenge for older people or those with certain health conditions and it's important people check on vulnerable friends, family and neighbours during this period. 'If anyone has concerns at all about their health or their medication, please speak to your local pharmacy, who will be well placed to help.'
Arab News
20-06-2025
- Climate
- Arab News
Health officials issue warnings as UK bakes in the first heat wave of 2025
LONDON: British health officials are warning people across the country to take precautions when out in the sun as the UK bakes under its first heat wave of the year. Temperatures are expected to peak at 34 degrees Celsius (93 degrees Fahrenheit) in some parts of eastern England on Saturday following a week of unusually warm weather, according to the national weather agency the Met Office. That's about 12 C (22 F) higher than normal for this time of year. The UK Health Security Agency has issued an amber heat health alert covering all of England because of increased health risks for people over 65 and those with heart and lung problems. 'Heat can result in serious health outcomes across the population, especially for older adults or those with pre-existing health conditions,' Dr. Agostinho Sousa, head of the UKHSA, said in a statement. 'It is therefore important to check on friends, family and neighbors who are more vulnerable and to take sensible precautions while enjoying the sun.' Saturday is expected to be the hottest day of the heat wave, with temperatures falling slightly on Sunday and dropping back into the more normal temperatures next week, the Met Office said. The heat alert is currently scheduled to remain in effect until Monday morning. Unusually, temperatures in London this week have been higher than in many parts of Western Europe. That's because the high temperatures are not the result of hot air moving north from the Iberian Peninsula or North Africa as is often the case, the Met Office said. Instead, this weather system originated in air high over the Atlantic Ocean south of Greenland. As it approaches the UK, it descends toward ground level, causing it to warm rapidly, Chief Meteorologist Matthew Lenhert said. That said, it has been plenty hot in Europe too. Aviation enthusiasts attending the Paris Air Show in Le Bourget, north of Paris, this week sought the shade of a Boeing 777's wing, cooling off as temperatures hovered in the low 30s C (mid-80s F.) Met Office scientists this week published research showing that climate change is increasing the likelihood of extreme high temperatures in the UK The chance of temperatures exceeding 40 C (104 F) is now more than 20 times higher than it was in the 1960s, the researchers said.
