Amber health alerts as heatwave temperatures set to hit 34C

Temperatures have been increasing and will continue to do so with the fourth heatwave of the summer on the way. The UK Health and Safety Agency,externalhas, has issuedheat health warnings for all of England, beginning on Tuesday morning and lasting until Wednesday. Five areas of England's health alerts were upgraded from yellow to amber on Monday, indicating that travel disruption or increased demand for health services could have arisened. The hottest weather in central and southern England is expected to exceed the official heatwave standards for at least three days in a row, with a peak of 34C (93F) possible on Tuesday.

Where is the heat coming from and will it be hot everywhere?

Extreme heat has already been building in paces throughout central Europe, including Spain, Portugal, and France, as high pressure reigns. On Sunday, the French city of Nimes recorded its highest August temperatures ever recorded in the city of 41. 8C (107F). Extreme heat warnings in south-west France have remained in force from Monday and Tuesday. Over the coming days, some of the hot and humid air to our south will gradually spread north across the UK. On Monday, many parts of England and Wales will see temperatures in the mid to high 20s. The London area is expected to reach 30 degrees, whilst Scotland and Northern Ireland will remain a little cooler with highs in the low 20s. As the heatwave hits its peak on Tuesday, the warmth will become more widespread and widespread. The majority of the UK will experience temperatures between 24 and 30 degrees, with the hottest weather affecting London and the Midlands, which could reach 34C (93 degrees). It's not expected to win the UK's hottest day of 2025, which so far stands at 35. On July 1st, in Faversham, Kent, the 8C (96F) registered. Many people's Wednesday will be another hot day, but not as hot as Tuesday, due to a small change in wind direction. Heatwave standards are expected to persist across central and eastern England, east Wales, and eastern Scotland. Yellow heat health warnings will be in force for the whole of England from Tuesday morning to Wednesday evening, with amber alerts for London, the South East, East of England, East Midlands, and West Midlands. As well as hot and humid for the first half of the week, the nights will be hot and dry for the remainder of the year. In southern England, there is a chance of a tropical night or two, although temperatures don't drop below 20 degrees all night. Although most places will see temperatures in the low to mid 20s, heatwave days in southern England could reach higher heatwaves by Thursday and Friday.

How long will the heatwave last?

It currently looks likely that temperatures in most areas will fall just below heatwave levels by the weekend, but after a brief but cooler interlude, it's high pressure that will rise again next week. This will mean that for at least the next ten days, a typically dry and warm theme will persist. At times, spells of cooler and wetter weather are expected, particularly in the north and west. Although temperatures are expected to decrease a little bit through next week, many in the south will still be above average. Average maximum temperatures in mid-August range from 16 to 22 degrees north to south, but there are signs of high heat in some regions, especially in the south. By taking a look at ourmonthly forecast, you can always check the latest long-range forecast for the remainder of the summer.

Is there any rain on the way?

Asdroughtand hosepipe bans persist in several areas of England, many people are hoping for some rain to accompany the heat, and there are some in the forecast, but it's unlikely to be rainy in nature, so it will be hit and miss in terms of where it will land. During the day, Scotland and Northern Ireland will get a little patchy rain, with a few isolated showers in southern England and Wales overnight. Showers seemed to be more widespread and thundery late Wednesday and overnight into Thursday, particularly for central and eastern England as well as Scotland. However, many countries will continue to miss them entirely, as is the case withshowers. By downloading theBBC Weather App, you can check the forecast for your local area.