The report for the UK’s hottest day of the 12 months could possibly be damaged for a second day working, with temperatures forecast to soar to 33C on Friday.
Sizzling and dry situations are anticipated to proceed, with temperatures in lots of locations set to achieve the low 30s in lots of elements – and will surpass Thursday’s report of 32.2C, the Met Workplace mentioned.
The UK Well being Safety Company (UKHSA) has issued an amber heat-health alert for all areas in England – the primary time since September 2023 – which is able to stay in place till Monday.
It warns “important impacts are doubtless” throughout well being and social care providers, together with an increase in deaths, notably amongst these aged 65 and over or individuals with well being situations.
By Friday afternoon, many areas are additionally anticipated to move the heatwave standards – which implies a temperature threshold is sustained for 3 consecutive days – in accordance with the Met Workplace.
A heatwave could also be declared in London on Friday, the place it has handed the edge of 28C for 2 days in a row.
On Thursday, Suffolk grew to become the primary place within the UK to formally enter a heatwave, after temperatures handed 27C for a 3rd day.
The heatwave is anticipated to peak on Saturday with a excessive of 34C. Thundery showers are forecast for north Wales and north-west England, in addition to dry and scorching situations within the east.
Some reduction is anticipated on Sunday, the place the south and east of England will dip to the excessive 20s, whereas temperatures will cool to the mid-20s elsewhere.
Regardless of the record-breaking warmth to date this 12 months, temperatures are nonetheless under the June peak of 35.6C in 1976.
The warmth that continues to construct is because of an space of excessive stress throughout the UK which is drawing in scorching climate from different elements of western Europe.
Firefighters have additionally responded to greater than 500 wildfires throughout England and Wales this 12 months – a 717% surge on the identical interval in 2024, the Nationwide Hearth Chiefs Council mentioned.
They’re urging the general public to train warning when spending time outside so as to stop additional spikes.
