High pressure from the Atlantic will bring a heatwave to the UK, peaking over the weekend with temperatures exceeding 30°C. While cooler than previous highs in June, this heatwave is expected to last longer and cover a broader area, including Scotland, which will also meet heatwave criteria. Temperatures will peak at 31°C on Thursday and possibly reach 32°C on Friday in parts of England and Wales. The UK Health Security Agency has issued yellow Heat Health Alerts for central and southern England due to rising temperatures and high pollen and UV levels.
High pressure from the Atlantic will lead to a build in temperatures over the coming days, with heatwave criteria reached by the weekend. Whilst temperatures are expected to build day on day, becoming widely hot, they are unlikely to surpass those recorded at the start of the month.
Temperatures are expected to peak over the weekend and ease early next week. They are expected to exceed 30°C in some areas from tomorrow, with peak temperatures of 31°C on Thursday, with up to 32°C possible in parts of England and Wales on Friday.
Scotland is also expected to meet heatwave criteria over the weekend. This hot spell is forecast to last longer and cover a broader area than previous ones so far this summer and pollen and UV levels will be very high in some areas.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued yellow Heat Health Alerts covering parts of central and southern England, valid from today until Monday 15th July.
In the UK, a heatwave is officially defined when a location records at least three consecutive days with daily maximum temperatures meeting or exceeding the heatwave temperature threshold. This threshold varies by county, reflecting the diverse climate across the UK.
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