UK braced for fourth heatwave of summer with temperatures to peak at 34C
When the UK heatwave will peak this week
- The UK is set to experience its fourth heatwave of the summer, with the Met Office forecasting temperatures to reach as high as 34C this week.
- The heatwave is expected to peak on Tuesday, with areas potentially seeing temperatures of 33C or 34C, and remaining hot throughout the week.
- A yellow heat health alert has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency from Monday to Wednesday for several regions, indicating a potential significant impact on health and social care services.
- Met Office meteorologist Greg Dewhurst anticipates warm conditions will persist into September, with a largely dry and settled August, though there is a risk of thunderstorms and infrequent rain.
- Emergency services are already responding to the dry conditions, with firefighters battling large blazes in Dorset and Wiltshire, and at Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh.