Temperatures to soar to 38C as amber extreme heat warning comes into force
Summary
A rare amber extreme heat warning is active in much of England, including London and the Midlands, with temperatures expected to reach up to 38°C. The heatwave is causing health risks, travel disruptions, and may break several temperature records before temperatures drop by the weekend.Key Facts
- The amber heat warning is in effect from 9:00 AM to 11:59 PM on Thursday in eastern and southeastern England, the Midlands, and parts of Yorkshire and Humber.
- Temperatures could rise as high as 38°C (100°F), with widespread heat in the mid-30s Celsius.
- The UK Health Security Agency has issued heat health alerts across all of England until 9:00 PM on Friday, warning of serious health impacts, especially for people over 65 and those with existing health problems.
- The heat may cause power outages, and delays in rail and air travel.
- Tropical nights, with temperatures above 20°C overnight, are expected, increasing health stress.
- The heatwave will likely last two or three days before temperatures fall but will remain around or above average for mid-August.
- If temperatures reach 36°C or higher, 2026 will set a new record for the most days above this temperature.
- This summer is on track to become the warmest on record for the UK if average temperatures stay high through August.
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