June 24th 2024.
People are looking forward to hitting the beach this week as the temperatures are set to rise. According to forecasts, London and other parts of the UK will reach highs of nearly 30°C, making it a 'mini heatwave' for Brits. However, with the hot weather comes some concerns for vulnerable adults, as the UK Health Security Agency has already issued a yellow heat health warning for most of England.
This means that the expected extreme heat could pose a problem for those who are more susceptible. As events like the Glastonbury Festival kick off this week, it's important for people to remember to protect themselves with suncream and hats to avoid getting burnt. Overall, temperatures are expected to range from 22-24°C across the UK, with central, eastern, and western areas experiencing slightly higher averages of 25-27°C. However, for London and parts of the south east, the mercury will soar to a scorching 28-29°C.
The hot weather is set to begin today, with some cloudy conditions expected, but sunnier skies are in the forecast for midweek. And while the weekend was already lovely, the heat health warning issued by the UK Health Security Agency and the Met Office still stands for most parts of England, except the north east. They warn that while the heat is unlikely to affect most people, those who are vulnerable or have medical conditions may struggle.
According to Dan Rudman, a Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist, the week is starting off with fine conditions for much of the UK, accompanied by a rise in temperatures reaching the mid-20°Cs. In some central and southern areas, temperatures may even approach the levels needed for a heatwave. To officially qualify as a heatwave, conditions must remain for three consecutive days, and by the middle of this week, some parts of the UK may reach that threshold.
But regardless of whether or not everyone experiences a heatwave, it's safe to say that the majority of the UK will be experiencing the hottest temperatures of the year so far. From Tuesday to Thursday, it will also be hot and humid with varying amounts of cloud cover, but still remaining dry. So, while it may be tempting to spend all day soaking up the sun, it's important to stay hydrated and protected.
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