Today is expected to be the hottest day for Britons, with temperatures reaching 33C (91F). This comes amid a heat alert and the possibility of Britain’s warmest week on record.
This afternoon, the mercury will rise in eastern England and southern England amid heatwave. The hot weather is expected to continue until the weekend with temperatures reaching up to 35C (95F).
On June 17, Santon Downham, in Norfolk reached 32.7C (90.8F), the UK’s hottest date of 2022. The country’s highest ever recorded temperature was 38.7C (101.6F) on July 15, 2019.
The UK’s parts will heat up faster than those of top beaches like Hawaii, Jamaica, Maldives, and Bahamas. This week, there are 33C (91F), 29C (84) and 29C (84F) temperatures. On Thursday and Friday, temperatures will reach 28C (82F), Saturday’s high will hit 31C (88F), and Friday at 27C (81.1F).
According to the Met Office, there’s a 30% chance that the UK will experience its hottest ever Sunday this Sunday. The current forecast is for London at 36C (97F), although it could change in the days ahead.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), has issued a Level Three Heat-Health Alert. It advised Britons that they should stay indoors during the day and to drink more fluids.
Professor Mike Tipton from Portsmouth University was an expert on extreme environments. He warned of health risks that may arise from heat waves and predicted nearly 2000 additional deaths in Britain.
Today on BBC Radio 4 – He said this: “The extra stress heat places on our bodies increases the likelihood of blood clotting or cardiac problems. The heat wave heatwaves could lead to an extra 1,000 to 2000 deaths. Most of these will be elderly people.
After a scorching weekend, Britain saw UK temperatures reach 30.1C (86.2F) yesterday. 27.5C (81.5F) was recorded on Saturday. This follows 29.3C (84F) last Friday.
Sunderland’s Roker Beach is lit up by the sun this morning. Early walkers, fishermen, and dawn watchers take advantage of the cool breeze to enjoy sunrise.
This morning’s fiery sunrise marks the beginning of another hot day in Dunsden, Oxfordshire.
At the beginning of an extremely hot week in England, Roker beach is lit by the sun.
This morning, the sun rises in Dunsden, Oxfordshire. It is the beginning of a hot week in England
Sunderland’s Roker Beach is lit up by the sun this morning. Early walkers, fishermen, and dawn watchers take advantage of the cool breeze to enjoy sunrise.
Greg Dewhurst, Met Office forecaster, stated that high pressure will dominate and there will be lots of sun, especially in England, Wales, and Scotland. The weather in Scotland and Northern Ireland will occasionally be cloudy with dense clouds coming from the northwest, which could lead to some rain.
“But it will be dry and sunny for most people, well into high 20s in the morning. Central, southern, and eastern England could see maximum temperatures of 33C. Tomorrow could be the hottest day in the year, possibly even surpassing the record.
“It will also remain very warm overnight into Tuesday. In cities it will stay in the mid 20s. Many may feel uncomfortable at night.”
Dewhurst said that Tuesday will be a day of showers in the UK’s north, with slightly cooler temperatures at 19C to 25C. The south will see sunny spells and temperatures of 27C-33C.
Wednesday through Friday, there will be sunny spells but showers possible in the north. The north will see temperatures between 20C and 23C, while the south will experience 24C-28C. The weekend looks dry and sunny, with temperatures likely to rise to the low- to mid-30Cs.
Some predict that Britain could hit 43C (109F) by the weekend.
Steven Keates, Met Office forecaster told The Sun that the Met Office is in for an unexpected rollercoaster. We could experience some truly exceptional heat this weekend, which will quickly ramp up like someone turned the engine on.
“Some American models suggest that we may see 43C next Sunday in East Anglia, which would completely overturn the UK record.
“At this time we have a pleasant dry heat. But next weekend, the dew point is expected to rise. It will then become extremely hot and sticky. High humidity will ensure that temperatures don’t fall quickly at night.
Simon King, BBC Weather Presenter tweeted that: “Some of our weather models still come up with temperatures in mid-high 30’s Sunday and Monday.”
Although it is still a long way to go, the weather has been so consistent that we cannot ignore. There is a’summer,’ then there is a ‘extreme heat.
The UKHSA has issued a Level Three heat-health alert for this week’s South East, East, and London areas. This alert highlights the possible health effects of these conditions.
The message says, “Look out for other people, particularly older persons, children, and babies, and those who have underlying medical conditions.” Keep indoor spaces cool by closing curtains that open to the sunlight. It may also be more comfortable outdoors than indoors.
“Drink lots of fluids, avoid excessive alcohol and dress for the weather. Slow down when it gets hot.
Alerts were activated at 9am today and remain in effect until 9am Friday.
A Level Two alert – labelled ‘alert and readiness’ has been issued for the South West, East Midlands, West Midlands, North West and Yorkshire and the Humber regions.
It states that “hot weather” can pose a danger, particularly for those who are very young or elderly or have a chronic condition.
South West Water asked customers to help maintain reservoir levels by saving five litres each day due to the extreme heat forecast for this week.
Lisa Gahan (director responsible for water resources) stated that there have been no restrictions since 1976 in the area and that if we take care, we could go another year without restrictions.
Dr Agostinho Sósa is the UKHSA’s head for extreme events and protection. He said that while everyone should enjoy the warmth, they also need to keep an eye on the health of vulnerable relatives, friends, and neighbors to ensure their safety in the face of the unpredictable heat.
“High temperatures will be predicted for the long-term, so it is important to keep your windows covered from direct sunlight. Also, make sure you have proper cooling systems, like fans, fridges, and freezers.
Sam Hughes is the National Water Safety Partner for the RNLI and urged Brits that they stay at the coast when they are cooling off.
“If you plan on visiting the beach, we recommend that you visit a beach with lifeguards and swim under the yellow and red flags.
You can float to live if you’re in trouble. Then, control your breathing. Swim to safety or call 911. Call 999 to alert the Coastguard if you have a serious coastal emergency.