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Met Office says there is a high chance of 40C temperatures returning to the UK
ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, JUN 18 – The Met Office reports a 50% chance of UK temperatures reaching 40C within 12 years, with heatwaves now over 20 times more likely than in the 1960s, experts say.
- The UK recorded its highest temperature of 40.3C in Coningsby, Lincolnshire, on July 19, 2022, during a severe heatwave.
- This record followed decades of rising temperatures driven by climate change, with the chance of hitting 40C increasing from 0.2% in the 1960s to 4.2% by 2023.
- Research indicates that heatwaves in southeast England could persist for over a month, with as many as 40 out of 60 summer days experiencing temperatures above 28C, and even the possibility of temperatures rising beyond 45C.
- Dr Gillian Kay emphasized that the probability of temperatures surpassing 40°C has grown sharply and is now more than twentyfold higher compared to the 1960s, underscoring the critical need for enhanced preparedness.
- The Met Office warns there is a 50:50 chance of 40C temperatures returning within 12 years, emphasizing the need to protect public health, infrastructure, and ecosystems from extreme heat.
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UK has 50:50 chance of 40C temperatures again in next 12 years, Met Office says
The meteorological experts said climate change is making 40C temperatures more likely. The UK has a 50:50 chance of seeing temperatures soar to 40C again in the next 12 years, as the risk of extreme heat rises with climate change, the Met Office said. The meteorological experts also warned that far higher temperatures of 45C or more “may be possible” in today’s climate, while heatwaves could go on for a month or more. Temperatures hit 40C in the…
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Met Office says there is a high chance of 40C temperatures returning to the UK
The Met Office has said there is a high chance of 40C temperatures returning to the UK in the next 12 years.
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