First heatwave of 2025 likely as temperatures to surge above 30C
Summary
Temperatures in the UK are expected to rise above 30°C (86°F) this week due to high pressure. This increase may lead to the year's first heatwave if temperatures stay high for three consecutive days. The hottest areas will likely be East Anglia and southeast England, but cooler temperatures are expected in Northern Ireland and Scotland.Key Facts
- Temperatures might exceed 30°C in several parts of the UK this week.
- The highest temperature recorded in the UK so far this year was 29.4°C in Suffolk on 13 June.
- A heatwave requires temperatures to stay above a certain level for at least three days: 25°C in the north/west, 28°C in eastern England.
- If the hot weather lasts, it could be the first heatwave of the year.
- By Sunday, cooler air might move in from the Atlantic, but it's uncertain.
- Heatwaves are becoming more common due to climate change.
- Extreme heat can cause infrastructure issues and health problems.
- Heat-health alerts warn of risks to health from high temperatures.
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