UK weather forecast LATEST: Met Office issues 'level 2' health alert as SCORCHING heatwave temps to reach 34C THIS WEEK | The Sun
TEMPERATURES will reach a scorching 34C by the end of the week, as the Met Office issues a level 2 heat-health warning across much of the south.
Friday is likely to be the hottest day of the year, seeing Brits pack the nation’s beaches and parks to enjoy the sun.
In response to this BAKING weather, the Met Office has issued a level 2 heat-health warning.
Speaking on the heatwave, Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Dan Rudman, said: “Temperatures will continue to rise as we go through the week, becoming well above-average by Friday when many parts of the southern half of the UK are likely to exceed 30C and may even reach 34C in some places.
“This is the first spell of hot weather this year and it is unusual for temperature to exceed these values in June. Many areas will also see some warm nights with minimum temperatures expected to be in the high teens or even low 20Cs for some overnight.
“The heat is a result of a mix of home-grown warming in the day due to high pressure, as well as a southerly airflow introducing some of the warm air from the continent to UK shores.”
The weather is likely to cool as we enter next week, with cooler air moving in from the north.
Remember to stay hydrated during this scorching temperatures, and the shade is your friend.
Read our weather live blog below for the latest forecasts and updates…
- henry moore
Top 10 places to take a summer snap
As the sun comes out at last, and the temperatures continue to rise, Brits will be looking for the best places to capture the stunning weather.
According to a new study from UK train operator, Grand Central, here are the top places that Brits like to take some summer selfies.
London dominates, as the capital brings tourists in their droves during the summer months.
- London Bridge
- Natural History Museum
- The Shard
- Stonehenge
- Brighton Palace Pier
- Chatsworth House & Gardens, Bakewell
- Bournemouth Beach
- London Kings Cross Station
- York Minster
- Brecon Beacons
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In pictures: Brits take to the beaches to enjoy summer heatwave
Temperatures are set to hit 32C by the end of the week, and Brits are already enjoying this scorching summer heat.
Today, Brits can expect highs of 23C, as the sun shines across much of the south.
Despite this, some in the north are still yet to experience rainy weather.
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How to stay safe and healthy during a heatwave
Heatwaves can affect a person’s health if the following are true for you:
– You don’t drink enough. This can lead dehydration.
– Overheating, which can lead to serious problems for people who already have heart problems or difficulty breathing
– Heat exhaustion and heatstroke can be deadly if a person gets too hotTake care to drink water and stay cool – the shade is your friend during a heatwave!
- henry moore
Top 10 cities to enjoy a heatwave drink across Britain
Brits are expecting scorching 32C degree temperatures this weekend.
With that, it is time to head outside to the nearest beer garden, and enjoy a nice gold beverage. But where should Brits go if they are looking for the best spot?
Well, according to Electric Radiators Direct, Norwich is the jewel in Britain's beer garden crown, quickly followed by Oxford.
If you are looking for a seaside drink, Brighton is the place to go, with dozens of great pubs to try out.
- henry moore
Londoners to bask in 28C heat on Wednesday
According to the Met Office, Londoners can expect scorching temperatures of 28C tomorrow.
"Dry with light winds and prolonged sunshine through the day.
" Becoming very warm or hot inland, though fresher again at the coast where sea breezes may develop from late morning. Maximum temperature 28 °C."
- henry moore
When exactly can we expect the 32C heatwave
BRITS will bask in a summer scorcher this week – with the mercury set to rise to 32C by Friday.
Temperatures are already set to reach 25C today with the summer sun only getting hotter over the next few days.
The hot air will be blowing over from Iberia and France – meaning that the south of the UK will be hotter than countries such as Portugal, the Canary Island and Cyprus – where the average temperature will be 25C.
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How to protect your eyes from the summer rays
Your eyes are more sensitive than your skin, so it is important you protect them this summer.
In fact, eyes are 10 times more sensitive than skin.
UV rays can have serious lasting damage on the eyes and increase your chances of developing cataracts, the number one cause of blindness in the world.
The Met Office offers ways to protect your eyes from UV rays including good quality sunglasses that keep out 99 percent of the sun’s rays.
More information can be found here.
- henry moore
RLNI urges beach goers to stay safe as summer heat hits the UK
The national lifeboat service took to Twitter to give some pointers to any Brits that may find themselves in the water as the summer ramps up.
The group said:
“If you find yourself in the water unexpectedly this weekend:
- Fight the urge to thrash around
- Lean back, extend your arms and legs
- Gently move them to help you float if needed
- Float until you control your breathing
- Only then, call 999 or 112 for help or swim to safety
In pictures: Strawberry supermoon pictured across the UK
In a sight that is sure to amazing any who see it, a huge red moon was pictured in the sky during the early hours of this morning.
This 'Strawberry Supermoon' could be seen throughout the nation, as cloud was light and the sky was clear.
Pictured below, onlookers can be seen taking in the views atop a hill in Galstonbury Somerset.
- henry moore
Pollen levels on the rise once again
We are entering peak grass pollen season, and with that hey fever sufferers are in for a torrid time.
This week, the Met Office has reported that pollen levels will be very high in some places across the south of England.
These levels will fall the further northward on travels.
- henry moore
Today's outlook: Sunshine and scorching heat
Temperatures are set to reach at least 23C in the south of England today, as the summer weather finally arrives on our shores.
While there will be some rain in the north, sunshine will still be present, making for a warm day.
As we move further into the month, temperatures are set to sky rocket, with 32C predicted for the coming weeks.
- henry moore
Here comes the sun: Tuesday a bright and HOT day for most Brits
The weather hasn't exactly been great of late, with the sun only starting to show its self in the last few days.
But according to the Met Office, Brits can expect a warm and dry morning across most of the nation.
Unfortunately, Scotland will still experience some rain, before things brighten up later in the day.
- Milica Cosic
The heat’s just going to keep on giving
This year, Brits might actually get to get a better taste of summer weather through July till September.
The Met Office said: “Approaching the end of June, a spell of drier than average conditions is expected for most, though some periods of rain or showers remain possible almost anywhere.
“As we head into the start of July, temperatures will most likely trend near or above average, with some very warm spells possible.”
On the other hand, the north will be hit with some classic UK weather.
Those living further north will experience some unpleasant weather, with rain and wind gusts.
Areas most affected with strong winds and rain – with possible thunder – will be Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Chris Almond said: “Although no longer a named storm, the remnants of Ex-Tropical Storm Alex will bring some strong winds across the northern half of the UK – especially to the Scotland and Northern Ireland on Friday and Saturday.
“The track of the low-pressure system currently looks to be off the northwest coast of the UK on Friday and Saturday and winds are likely to reach around 45mph for some parts of the north of the UK, with a chance of some gusts in excess of 55mph in some exposed northwestern islands and coastal areas.”
- Milica Cosic
Exact date scorching 32C will hit
BRITS will bask in a summer scorcher this week – with the mercury set to rise to 32C by Friday.
Temperatures are already set to reach 25C today with the summer sun only getting hotter over the next few days.
The hot air will be blowing over from Iberia and France – meaning that the south of the UK will be hotter than countries such as Portugal, the Canary Island and Cyprus – where the average temperature will be 25C.
Sky weather producer Joanna Robinson said: "From Wednesday it look like temperatures are on the rise, as hot air over Iberia and France spreads further north.
"The south will reach mid-20s, potentially low-30s on Friday or Saturday."
This will make Friday, June 17, the hottest day of the year so far.
Until now, the hottest day was recorded in May, when temperatures rose to 27.5C.
- Milica Cosic
Late June forecast
Dry conditions with variable cloud are likely for most at the start of this period.
Light but variable winds and warm temperatures can be expected, but potentially very warm in the far south.
Through the weekend, we can expect higher pressure from the continent to bring sunny and dry weather, particularly in the south.
However, a north-south contrast is likely to emerge as lower pressure to the northeast may bring showers and generally more unsettled weather to northern regions.
Temperatures will be average for most, but warmer in the south, with possible thundery conditions bringing potentially hot temperatures for southern regions.
High pressure is likely to persist and move westwards through this period, bringing more unsettled and occasionally showery conditions across the UK associated with a northwesterly wind.
- Milica Cosic
RLNI urges beach goers to stay safe as summer heat hits the UK
The national lifeboat service took to Twitter to give some pointers to any Brits that may find themselves in the water as the summer ramps up.
The group said:
"If you find yourself in the water unexpectedly this weekend:
- Fight the urge to thrash around
- Lean back, extend your arms and legs
- Gently move them to help you float if needed
- Float until you control your breathing
- Only then, call 999 or 112 for help or swim to safety
Temperatures to soar
Temperatures in London and the south-east of England are tipped to soar into the "low 30s" at the end of next week.
Met Office meteorologist Jonathan Vautrey said "As we move into the end of the week, that's when we are starting to pick up the signal for the potential for some significant heat to come up from the south."
On Saturday, the mercury rolled up into its early 20s, with Greater London getting a taste of the hotter days to come.
Vautrey said there was "a lot of sunshine around to help to keep things feeling pretty warm".
The major heatwave is expected to hit as early as Wednesday and will last for around four to five days.
Beware the pollen
With Summer finally here, it may be unsurprising that pollen levels are high.
Pollen season starts in January, and those of you who deal with hay fever may have been dealing with the effects since then.
But the Met Office has set the pollen forecast as 'very high'.
For ways to tackle hay fever, click here.
Wednesday will see highs of 26C
Wednesday will see temperatures climb to 26C, but by Thursday Britain will be basking in 29C – the same temperature as the Algarve.
Manchester, London and Southampton will see the warmest weather, with cooler, breezier temperatures elsewhere along the coastline.
Northern Ireland looks as though it could see highs of a pleasant 24C.
Temperatures yesterday climbed to 24C in the south while today is slightly cooler at 22C.
However, up north heavy rain and gales are on the way – as a warning for ‘unsettled’ weather has been put in place for this week.
Pets can get hay fever too – here's what to look out for
The symptoms pets get can be quite different to the one's we're used to.
While we know a runny nose, streaming and/or itchy eyes are quite common signs of hay fever for us, they aren't the most common for our pets.
Here are the key things to look out for if you're worried about hay fever in your pet.
– Licking or biting their paws
– Excessive scratching
– Redness of the skin, especially around the eyes and ears and in between the paws
– Shaking their head
– Rubbing their ears or muzzle
– Tired or lethargic, particularly on days when the pollen count is highIf you think your pet is suffering from hay fever, the best thing to do is take them to a vet.
British holidaymakers warned of deadly heatwave to hit Spain
A dome of heat is expected to hit European countries favoured by Brits.
Temperatures are expected to reach 45C in a heatwave that may be deadly for some.
Forecasters have predicted the dome will hit the south west of Europe before hitting the West. It is coming as a result of a heat cloud from North Africa travels over Europe.
People in Spain and France are being urged to take care as temperatures are expected to reach the highest ever seen in these areas.
Find out more here.
- Milica Cosic
Most of us look forward to a heatwave, but they can be problematic for many.
A lot of the UK is finally enjoying Summer weather and loving it.
As the temperatures continue to rise, it's important that we take care to stay safe in the heat.
For some, a heatwave can pose serious health risks.
Heatwaves can affect a person's health if the following are true for you:
– You don't drink enough. This can lead dehydration.
– Overheating, which can lead to serious problems for people who already have heart problems or difficulty breathing
– Heat exhaustion and heatstroke can be deadly if a person gets too hotTake care to drink water and stay cool – the shade is your friend during a heatwave!
- Milica Cosic
Protect your eyes in the Summer – they're more sensitive than your skin
Eyes are 10 times more sensitive than skin.
UV rays can have serious lasting damage on the eyes and increase your chances of developing cataracts, the number one cause of blindness in the world.
The Met Office offers ways to protect your eyes from UV rays including good quality sunglasses that keep out 99 percent of the sun's rays.
More information can be found here.
- Milica Cosic
What's bringing about the hot weather on Friday?
With each day becoming warmer, the Met Office shared why Friday is expected to be hot.
Temperatures in France and Spain are expected to reach a perilous 45C.
Brits in these areas are warned to take care, stay hydrated and in cool. And while the UK is unlikely to see those sorts of temperatures, the weather is supposed to be very hot at the end of the week.
The reason for the high temperatures is due to the heat moving from the continent to our island.
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Dan Rudman, said: "Temperatures will rise through the week, becoming well above-average by day by Friday when many parts of the southern half of the UK are likely to reach 30C or even 33C in isolated spots."
"This is the first spell of hot weather this year and it is still unusual for temperature to exceed these values in June.
"Many areas will also see some warm nights with temperatures expected to be in the mid to high teens overnight."
- Milica Cosic
This weekend will also be pretty warm for most
It may not be as hot as Friday, but the chances are it'll stay around the 13C mark.
Still fine BBQ weather, the weekend is likely to remain fine and dry for most.
Cloud and rain will affect south Wales and south west, central and northeast England.
After a long period of warm weather, though, there is a risk of isolated thundery showers in the southeast, and a northwesterly winds may bring cooler temperatures.
Warm weather is probable to remain in the south.
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