Temperatures are expected to increase in various UK regions as hot weather is poised to return once more. Following a period of mild 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 a heightened risk to vulnerable individuals as a new yellow heat health alert will be activated. This alert will be in effect from 3pm on Wednesday, June 17, until 8pm on Monday, June 22. The impact includes a surge in healthcare service utilization by vulnerable populations, indoor spaces becoming notably warm, and an elevated risk of water-related incidents.
The alert will encompass 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.
“There is a likelihood of very warm to locally hot conditions in the south-east and certain eastern areas of England on Friday, with increased humidity and the possibility of isolated thunderstorms,” stated a UKHSA spokesperson on Monday, June 15.
Jonathan Vautrey, a meteorologist at the Met Office, warned of rising temperatures and humidity, along with overcast skies for many regions. He indicated that temperatures could hit 30C in parts of south-eastern England by Friday.
Expectations are that the West Midlands, parts of the West Country, and areas of Wales will encounter warm temperatures in the mid-teens by week’s end. Conversely, Scotland and Northern Ireland are likely to witness cloudy weather and rain throughout the week, with temperatures in those regions staying below 20C to 21C.
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