Heatwave Forecast Hour by Hour as Scorching 34C Set to Hit
The heatwave is linked to ongoing drought conditions affecting agriculture and water supplies, with five UK areas in drought and warnings issued for vulnerable populations, officials said.
- On Tuesday , London could experience highs of 34C as heat health alerts come into force across England.
- The national drought group, including the Met Office, highlighted ongoing drought conditions in England after a dry spring and heatwaves, as Britain faces continued high temperatures.
- Elsewhere, temperatures will hover in the high 20s as heat migrates south by Thursday, with highs of 32C in Bath and 31C in southern Wales.
- Amid soaring temperatures, UKHSA warns that high heat alerts could lead to increased deaths and strain on health and social care services, especially for over-65s.
- According to the Met Office long-range forecast, August 16 to 25 indicates an increased risk of thunderstorms, with more changeable weather likely beyond August 25, despite low confidence.
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