Hot weather will continue across the south-east of England on Tuesday with temperatures rising above 30C once again. There is a chance the highest temperature of the year so far could be reached with forecasts of up to 34C or possibly 35C. The heat will also remain across some eastern and south-eastern parts of the Midlands but elsewhere it will be a cooler and cloudier day. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) extended amber heat health alerts for much of England into Wednesday morning although cooler weather has already arrived away from the south-east. The extension will see services like the NHS and public transport continue to be affected. Europe also continues to suffer relentless temperatures, with heat warnings in place across parts of France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany and the Balkans. Tuesday's UK weather forecast comes after a sweltering end to the month of June, with London Heathrow recording a temperature of 33.1C on Monday. It was a very warm night across many parts of the country with temperatures staying in the mid to high teens. It is likely some parts of East Anglia and south-east England will have had a "tropical night," which occurs when the temperature does not fall below 20C. Tuesday night will be a more comfortable night for sleeping across most areas except the south-east, where it will stay very warm for most of the night. By Wednesday, the heatwave will be over across the UK with temperatures in the south-east falling to the mid-20s - at levels more typical for the beginning of July. There will be some heavy showers across the far south-east of England, north-east England and eastern Scotland. Wimbledon in particular will welcome the respite after the hottest start to the tennis tournament on record with tennis players seen holding ice bags on their heads to keep themselves cool. This is the second UK heatwave of 2025. The highest temperature of the year so far was recorded on 21 June in Charlwood, Surrey. However, this temperature is likely to be exceeded on Tuesday. An official heatwave is declared when locations reach a certain temperature for three consecutive days. The thresholds vary from 25C to 28C in different parts of the country. While this heatwave is a result of a large area of high pressure getting "stuck" over Europe – dubbed a "heat dome" by some -high temperatures are becoming increasingly common in the UK. Scientists have emphasised the role of climate change in these sizzling summers, saying that heatwaves will likely become more frequent and hotter in the future.
Hot weather continues in parts of England but temperatures cool elsewhere
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On Tuesday, the south-east of England will experience continued hot weather, with temperatures expected to exceed 30°C, potentially reaching highs of 34°C or even 35°C. This situation marks a continuation of a recent heatwave, which has prompted the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) to extend amber heat health alerts across much of England until Wednesday morning. While the south-east and parts of the Midlands will remain warm, other regions of the UK will experience a cooler and cloudier day. The UK is not alone in facing these extreme temperatures, as several European countries, including France, Spain, and Italy, are also grappling with heat warnings. The sweltering conditions follow a particularly hot end to June, with London Heathrow recording a temperature of 33.1°C on Monday. Many areas experienced a warm night, with temperatures remaining in the mid to high teens, and some parts of East Anglia and south-east England experiencing what is known as a 'tropical night,' where temperatures do not fall below 20°C.
By Wednesday, the heatwave is expected to subside, with temperatures in the south-east dropping to more typical levels for early July, around the mid-20s. However, heavy showers are anticipated in the far south-east, north-east England, and eastern Scotland. This notable weather shift comes as Wimbledon welcomes a break from the heat, which has been the hottest start to the tournament on record. Players have been seen using ice bags to cool down during matches. The current heatwave represents the second of 2025, with the highest temperature of the year recorded in Charlwood, Surrey, on June 21. Official heatwaves are declared when certain temperature thresholds are met over consecutive days, which vary across the UK. The ongoing heatwave is attributed to a high-pressure system, often referred to as a 'heat dome,' and scientists warn that, due to climate change, such extreme heat events are likely to become more common and intense in the future.
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