UK set for first tropical night of the year as 33C heatwave approaches
Brits set to endure sleepless night amid heatwave
- Warm temperatures could lead to the UK experiencing its first “tropical night” of the year.
- A tropical night is where overnight temperatures do not drop below 20C; this could happen on Friday.
- Scientists indicate that the chance of UK temperatures exceeding 40C has increased significantly, and is now 20 times more likely than in the 1960s due to climate change.
- Amber heat-health alerts are in effect for all of England until 9am on Monday, with people asked to take precautions out in the warm weather.
- The health alerts suggest potential significant impacts on health and social care services, including a possible rise in deaths among vulnerable groups and increased demand for health services.