US EditionSouth West England Hit with 54-Hour Warning Ahead of 33C Heatwave
UNITED KINGDOM, AUG 9 – The UK Health Security Agency issued heat health alerts as temperatures in England and Wales reach up to 34C, while Scotland and Northern Ireland remain below 20C.
- On Tuesday, August 12, almost all of Wales and England will bake under a heatwave with temperatures reaching 34C and a UKHSA yellow alert from 12pm Monday to 6pm Wednesday.
- Forecast maps from WXCharts and Netweather.tv show a distinct border at Hadrian's Wall, with Tropical Storm Dexter's remnants driving warm air south of the line and Scotland, Northern Ireland struggling to reach 20C.
- The Met Office defines a heatwave as at least three consecutive days above thresholds of 25C in most areas and 28C in London, requiring sustained temperatures exceeding these levels.
- Authorities warn the heatwave will strain health services and vulnerable groups, as UKHSA warns of increased demand and higher deaths among over-65s, while water companies impose hosepipe bans.
- Mr Madge predicts another heatwave by next week, with the Met Office expecting hot, dry conditions to continue into the weekend with highs of 27C.
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