Temperatures are expected to increase in different parts of the UK as scorching weather is poised to dominate once again. Following a period of milder and rainy conditions, summer temperatures are forecasted to make a comeback this weekend, with highs reaching up to 30C.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a warning about the “greater risk to life for vulnerable individuals” as a new yellow heat health alert is set to be enforced. This alert will be active from 3pm on Wednesday, June 17, to 8pm on Monday, June 22, leading to a surge in healthcare service usage by vulnerable groups and indoor spaces becoming notably warm, along with an increased likelihood of water-related incidents.
The affected areas will include London, South East, East of England, and the East Midlands, according to the UKHSA. The Met Office has cautioned that temperatures in the South East could meet heatwave criteria over the weekend.
A spokesperson for UKHSA mentioned that Friday could see very warm to hot conditions in southeastern and eastern parts of England, accompanied by higher humidity and the potential for isolated thunderstorms. While there is uncertainty about the duration of the warm spell due to a weather front moving eastwards on Saturday, there is a chance that very warm or hot conditions may persist in the South East.
Meteorologist Jonathan Vautrey from the Met Office warned of rising temperatures and humidity levels, with overcast skies likely for many regions. He highlighted the potential for temperatures to reach 30C in parts of southeastern England by Friday, although cloud cover may affect the exact temperature variations throughout the week.
The West Midlands, parts of the West Country, and areas of Wales are expected to experience warm temperatures around the mid-teens by the week’s end. Conversely, Scotland and Northern Ireland are anticipated to have cloudier conditions and rainfall, with temperatures in those regions unlikely to exceed 20C to 21C.
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