UK braces for heatwave as temperatures near 30C
Summary
Temperatures in the UK are predicted to reach 30°C (86°F) this week, potentially marking the first heatwave of 2025. The UK Health Security Agency has issued yellow heat-health alerts due to high temperatures. This hot weather is expected because of high pressure drawing in warm air from Western Europe.Key Facts
- Temperatures could reach 30°C in parts of the UK on Thursday and even higher by the weekend.
- Heatwave conditions require temperatures of at least 25°C to 28°C for three consecutive days, depending on the region.
- A "tropical night," where temperatures do not fall below 20°C, may occur in south-east England.
- High pressure is causing the warm weather by bringing hot air from France and Spain.
- The last time UK temperatures exceeded 40°C was in July 2022.
- Research suggests a 50% chance of reaching 40°C in the UK within the next 12 years due to climate change.
- Yellow heat-health alerts, indicating potential health impacts, are in place for most of England from Wednesday to Sunday.
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