by Temperatures are expected to reach as high as 31C this week as a yellow heat health alert is issued for most of England.
The wet weather that defined the first half of June was replaced by high temperatures that could pose a risk to vulnerable people.
The Met Office said temperatures will rise steadily as the week progresses, with highs of 28C on Monday but up to 31C on Thursday.
The yellow heat health alert, issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), is in place across eight regions in England from 8am on Monday until 5pm on Thursday. All areas of England except the North East are included in the warning.
It means that there is an increase in the risk of death among vulnerable people and an increase in the use of health care services.
The Met Office’s official criteria for a heatwave is likely to be reached – the UK threshold for a heatwave is met when a location records a period of “at least three consecutive days” with daily maximum temperatures meeting or exceeding the threshold heat temperature.
The threshold goes from 25C in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to 28C in London and parts of southern and southeastern England.
Liam Eslick, a meteorologist at the Met Office, said there will be “plenty of sunny spells” on Monday with a maximum temperature of 28C.
Temperatures will be in the mid to high 20s on Tuesday, although it will be cloudy and cloudy in western Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Eslick said Wednesday could see highs of 30C in southeast England, while Thursday could reach 31C.
A hot week is expected in some places, with temperatures peaking on Wednesday or Thursday
It won’t be warm and sunny everywhere, though… pic.twitter.com/EyuCMU5eae
— Met Office (@metoffice) June 23, 2024
Yahoo breaks down the weather for each region of the UK.
London and the South East
Dry and very warm with sunny spells today. Maybe some patchy fog on the Kent and Sussex coasts. Light sea breezes will give the coast a slightly cooler feel. Maximum temperature 27°C.
On Tuesday, any patches of early fog cleared quickly. Then a dry and very warm or hot day, with plenty of sunny spells likely. Maximum temperature 29°C.
Mostly dry and very warm or hot on Wednesday and Thursday with some sunny spells. A weak band of light rain Thursday night will bring in cooler air for Friday.
Southwest
Low cloud, mist and fog will gradually lift to leave a fine day with warm spells of sunshine emerging. Maybe stay a little cloudier in the west. Pollen levels will be very high, and there will also be high UV levels. Maximum temperature 24°C.
Tuesday will be another fine day across the region for the most part, with light winds and further spells of warm sunshine emerging after a gray and foggy start in places. Maximum temperature 26°C.
Wednesday should continue to be mostly dry with very warm sunshine. Little chance of a shower. Rain is likely to move through from the west on Thursday, bringing brighter, fresher weather for Friday.
Midland
Any low cloud and fog in the early morning will easily lift to leave a fine day with variable cloud and some warm sunny spells. Pollen levels will be very high, and there will also be high UV levels. Maximum temperature 26°C.
Tuesday will be another fine day across the region for the most part, with light winds and further spells of warm sunshine emerging after a gray and foggy start in places. Maximum temperature 27°C.
Wednesday should continue to be mostly dry with very warm sunshine. Little chance of a shower. Rain is likely to move through from the west later Thursday, bringing brighter, fresher weather for Friday.
Northeast
Any patches of early fog clearing will leave another day dry, bright and very hot. Some cloud developing for the afternoon, but still with sunny spells. Light sea breezes will give the coast a slightly cooler feel. Maximum temperature 25°C.
Very hot again on Tuesday. A mostly cloudy start, but this break is likely to bring sunny spells. Heavy showers, possibly thundery, may break out. Maximum temperature 24°C.
Clearing low cloud overnight for the most part on Wednesday, then warm or very warm with sunny spells. A weak band of light rain during Thursday will usher in cooler air for Friday.
Northwest
Any low cloud and mist in the early morning will clear easily to leave a fine day with very warm spells of sunshine. Maybe some cloud bubbling up in the afternoon. Pollen levels will be very high, and there will also be high UV levels. Maximum temperature 24°C.
Tuesday will be another mostly fine day with warm sunny spells emerging after a gray start in places. However, thicker cloud may produce the odd shower later. Maximum temperature 25°C.
Wednesday should continue to be mostly dry with very warm sunshine. Little chance of a shower. Rain is likely to move through from the west on Thursday, ushering in cooler, showery weather for Friday.
Scotland
It will be a dry day with some good sunny spells in the morning, Some increase in cloud in the afternoon but staying dry and bright. Hot or very hot. Maximum temperature 24°C.
Bright start to Tuesday in the east, cloudier in the west. A few afternoon showers developing, heavy at times, then merging with longer spells of rain. Maximum temperature 23°C.
Wednesday cloudy but mainly dry, brighter later. Thursday and Friday a mix of spells and lighter showers. It’s not as hot as Monday and Tuesday.
Northern Ireland
A cloudy start, particularly towards the western parts of Tyrone and Fermanagh, but brightening in the morning with some spells of sunshine developing widely. A hot or very hot day. Maximum temperature 24°C.
A cloudier day on Tuesday, with some outbreaks of rain developing in the east in the afternoon, some brighter spells in the west later. Maximum temperature 20°C.
Wednesday mainly dry with early sunshine, turning longer later. Rain early Thursday appearing with scattered showers. Friday mostly dry and sunny with the odd shower.
Wales
Areas of low cloud, mist and fog will lift to leave a fine day across the country with variable cloud and some warm sunny spells. Pollen levels will be very high, and there will also be high UV levels. Maximum temperature 25°C.
Tuesday will be another mostly fine day with warm sunny spells emerging after a gray start in places. However, thicker cloud may produce the odd shower later. Maximum temperature 25°C.
Wednesday should continue to be mostly dry with very warm sunshine. Little chance of a shower. Rain is likely to move through from the west on Thursday, ushering in cooler, showery weather for Friday.
