The hottest spot in the UK so far this year was in Suffolk on 13 June Temperatures are set to soar to more than 30C (86F) this week as an area of high pressure builds across the UK. It will become increasingly hot later this week and by the weekend some places could easily beat thehighest temperature recorded so far this year- 29.4C (85F) in Suffolk on 13 June. For a heatwave to be declared by the Met Office we need to reach a threshold temperature for at least three consecutive days, and that varies from 25C across the north and west of the UK, to 28C in parts of eastern England. Whilst we have seen temperatures exceeding these figures in recent weeks, the warm spells haven't been long enough to qualify as a heatwave but that could be about to change. A heatwave is defined by the Met Office three consecutive days above these temperatures The warm weather will be concentrated across East Anglia and south-east England on Monday and Tuesday before spreading across the Midlands, east Wales and north England by the weekend. On Monday we're likely to reach 26C, by Wednesday the heat becomes much more widespread with highs of 28C and by the weekend the hot spots surge somewhere between 30-33C. Meanwhile, it will become warmer in Northern Ireland and Scotland later in the week, but it will be more comfortable here with temperatures mostly in the low 20Cs. By Sunday things become more uncertain and we may see fresher air move in from the Atlantic with a risk of thundery downpours. However, some models keep the heat for longer especially in East Anglia and south-east England with temperatures continuing to stay above the 30C mark. Becoming much hotter later this week Heatwaves are becoming more common due to climate change, with a greater chance of seeing extreme heat. They can cause problems for our infrastructure, such as trains running at reduced speeds due to the risk of train tracks expanding and buckling in the heat. We also see an increase in heat-related health problems which can lead to an increase in excess deaths in those with underlying health conditions. Heat health alerts are issued to warn health providers of the risk of a heat causing adverse impacts to the heath and wellbeing of the population.
First heatwave of 2025 likely as temperatures to surge above 30C
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This week, the UK is bracing for a significant surge in temperatures, with forecasts indicating that some areas may exceed 30°C (86°F). This anticipated heatwave follows a record high of 29.4°C (85°F) that was recorded in Suffolk on June 13. The Met Office defines a heatwave as a period where temperatures surpass a specific threshold for at least three consecutive days. For the UK, this threshold varies by region, requiring temperatures of 25°C in the north and west, and 28°C in parts of eastern England. Although previous warm spells have seen temperatures rise above these levels, they have not persisted long enough to classify as a heatwave. However, with an area of high pressure settling over the country, conditions are ripe for such a declaration later this week, particularly as the heat is expected to intensify by the weekend.
As the week progresses, the warmest weather is anticipated to be concentrated in East Anglia and southeast England, with expected highs of 26°C on Monday, climbing to 28°C by Wednesday. By the weekend, temperatures in some regions may peak between 30°C and 33°C. While Northern Ireland and Scotland will also experience a rise in temperatures, they are expected to remain more comfortable, generally in the low 20s. However, meteorological models suggest that by Sunday, there could be a shift in weather patterns, potentially introducing cooler air from the Atlantic and the possibility of thundery downpours. The increasing frequency of heatwaves is attributed to climate change, raising concerns about infrastructure stress and health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations. Heat health alerts are anticipated to be issued to prepare health providers for the increased risk of heat-related health issues, including higher rates of excess mortality among those with pre-existing conditions.
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