Heatwave conditions in England and Wales to continue into next week, says Met Office
Summary
England and Wales will continue to experience very hot weather with temperatures over 30°C through next week, according to the Met Office. Emergency services have warned about the increased risk of wildfires and health issues due to the heat, while some areas could see thunderstorms starting Monday.Key Facts
- Temperatures in parts of England and Wales are expected to stay above 30°C into next week.
- A high temperature of 33°C was recorded in Yelverton, Devon, on Saturday.
- This year marks the first time in the UK that temperatures of 35°C or higher have been recorded over three different months.
- The UK has already recorded nine days with temperatures of 34°C or more this year, breaking previous records.
- Emergency services have raised the wildfire risk to "extreme" in London and advised against using disposable barbecues.
- Police urged the public to call emergency services only for urgent matters due to increased calls during hot weather and a recent football match.
- Amber and yellow heat alerts were issued for several regions, warning of health risks, especially for older adults and those with health conditions.
- There have been fatal incidents related to water, including the deaths of an 18-year-old man near Derby, another at Dovestone reservoir, and a woman in Scotland due to difficulties in water.
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