Parts of the UK could see one of the hottest June days ever as a heatwave, now in its fourth day, peaks on Monday. Temperatures of 34C are possible in central and eastern parts of England according to the Met Office. UK temperatures in June have only exceeded this level three times since 1960. Glastonbury Festival has advised people to leave before 06:00 BST to avoid the head while Wimbledon could see its hottest opening day ever. An amber alert, in place since Friday, persists for five regions meaning weather impacts are likely to be felt across the whole health service. There is also a "severe" risk of wildfires according to the London Fire Brigade. The East Midlands, South East, South West, London and the East of England all fall under the amber heat-health alert and are likely to be subject to travel delays. Meanwhile, Yorkshire and Humber and the West Midlands are under a less serious yellow alert. The high temperatures mean all of these areas are likely to experience a rise in deaths particularly among the vulnerable, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). However it won't be hot everywhere. "Cloud and some heavy rain will affect Northern Ireland and western parts of Scotland through Monday and temperatures will be suppressed to the mid to high teens," Met Office Chief Meteorologist Matthew Lenhert said. Night-time lows are only predicted to fall to 20C in some areas heading into Tuesday. This is the second heatwave of the year. London Fire Brigade assistant Thomas Goodall explained that this is why the risk of wildfires is "severe" as well as due to low rainfall in recent months. Guidance from the UKHSA recommends keeping out of the sun in the hottest part of the day between 11:00 and 15:00, wearing hats, sunglasses and suncream.
Heatwave peak set to bring 34C to parts of UK
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A significant heatwave is gripping parts of the UK, with temperatures expected to peak at 34C in central and eastern regions on Monday, marking one of the hottest June days on record. This heatwave, now in its fourth consecutive day, has prompted the Met Office to issue an amber heat-health alert for five regions, including the East Midlands, South East, South West, London, and the East of England. This alert indicates that the health service may be impacted due to the extreme temperatures, which have only been surpassed three times in June since 1960. Events such as the Glastonbury Festival have advised attendees to leave early to avoid the oppressive heat, while Wimbledon could experience its hottest opening day in history. The London Fire Brigade has also warned of a severe risk of wildfires due to the sustained high temperatures and low rainfall in recent months, which further exacerbates the situation for vulnerable populations who may experience increased health risks during this heatwave.
Despite the extreme heat affecting many areas, some regions will experience different weather conditions. Northern Ireland and western parts of Scotland are expected to see cloud cover and heavy rain, resulting in significantly lower temperatures in the mid to high teens. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued guidance urging the public to stay out of direct sunlight during the hottest parts of the day, specifically between 11:00 and 15:00, and to take precautions such as wearing hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen. As night-time temperatures are predicted to remain high, with lows around 20C in some areas, the prolonged nature of this heatwave raises concerns about the potential for increased mortality among vulnerable groups. This is the second heatwave of the year, highlighting ongoing climate challenges and the need for public awareness and preparedness in response to extreme weather events.
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