When will the heatwave end? UK swelters in record temperatures
The UK continues toexperience heatwave conditionsfollowing an unprecedented weekend of hightemperatures. The record for the highest minimum temperature in May was broken for a second consecutive day on Monday,. . .
The UK continues toexperience heatwave conditionsfollowing an unprecedented weekend of hightemperatures. The record for the highest minimum temperature in May was broken for a second consecutive day on Monday, withTuesday set to be even hotter. The country also recorded its provisional all-time hottest meteorological spring temperature when Kew Gardens in south-west London hit 34. 8C on Monday. An high of 35C is expected across large swathes of southernEnglandand Wales on Tuesday, theMet Officesaid, which could even creep up to 36C. Met Office chief operational meteorologist, Dan Suri, said: “What we’ve seen is the influence of warmth building under an area of high pressure near the UK allowing exceptional heat to build allowing maximum and minimum temperatures to reach levels not previously reported at this time of year. “Further heat is in the forecast for much of England and Wales, with similar temperatures forecast for Tuesday. High pressure is forecast to gradually lose its influence later in the week, though maximum temperatures will still remain high and in the low 30Cs for some mid-week and high 20Cs late this week. ”Temperatures are forecast to reach 35C in southern England and the Midlands on Monday(Getty)Aheatwavewas officially declared in eight locations in southeast England, which met the threshold of 27C for three consecutive days of hotweather. Amber heat health alerts have been issued for the east Midlands, west Midlands, easternEngland,London, and the South East. Officials warned that the hotweathercould cause significant impacts across health and social care services. How long is the heatwave forecast to last?The Met Office are forecasting that Tuesday could see highs of 35C in London, extending the heatwave beyond initial forecasts. The heat is set to continue through the week, the meteorological authority says, with highs of 31C forecast for Wednesday, 30C on Thursday, 27C on Friday and 28C on Saturday. Here’s what the Met Office has forecast over the coming days:TuesdayAnother very hot day across much of England and Wales with strong sunshine. Fresher across northern areas with sunny spells. A few thundery showers may bubble up across England and Wales later in the afternoon with intense downpours. WednesdayDry on Wednesday with sunny spells for many. Cloudier in the northeast but some bright spells slowly developing. Very warm in the southwest, but feeling fresher elsewhere. Thursday to SaturdayStaying hot across parts of the south through the next few days. A risk of a few thundery showers at times, but largely dry for many.