Cooler Saturday gives brief relief before heat returns
Summary
The UK experienced high temperatures over 30°C on Friday, followed by a cooler Saturday with highs around 27-28°C in the southeast. Heat is expected to return on Sunday and increase on Monday and Tuesday, with an amber extreme heat warning issued for parts of southern and eastern England.Key Facts
- Temperatures rose above 30°C (86°F) in parts of the UK on Friday.
- Cooler air from the west will bring slightly lower temperatures on Saturday, around 27-28°C (81-82°F) in the southeast.
- A heatwave might be declared if temperatures remain above local thresholds for three days in a row.
- Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, and northern/western England will stay cooler, with highs between 16-24°C (61-75°F).
- The Met Office issued an amber extreme heat warning from early Monday until late Tuesday for southern and eastern England and parts of south Wales.
- Temperatures could reach 34-35°C (93-95°F) in the southeast during the warning period.
- Hot nights with temperatures above 20°C (68°F) are expected, which can affect health and infrastructure.
- The UK Health Security Agency has alerted people about heat risks, especially for vulnerable groups.
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