UK weather live: Met Office says heat wave will continue and today will likely be the hottest day yet

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Hottest day of the year in England and Wales with a heat wave set to last

Today will likely be the hottest day of the year so far in parts of the UK, with rising temperatures expected to break records set over the weekend.

Saturday was the hottest day of the year for Scotland and Northern Ireland, which recorded the highest temperature on record, while Sunday was the hottest day for England and the Country of Wales.

Met Office meteorologist Becky Mitchell said heat could reach 32C in parts of the Midlands, London, southwest and southeast England this afternoon.

The highest temperature recorded so far during the heatwave was 31.6 ° C at Heathrow yesterday. Wales also experienced scorching weather, with a heat of 30.2C recorded in Cardiff.

The heatwave is expected to continue for the next few days, the Met Office has confirmed, but drizzle in the north and showers in the south are possible. Thunderstorm warnings in the coming days have also been issued.

Highlights Show latest update 1626702384 Public Health England is cautious as the country is hotter than Brazil

England’s public health body has urged citizens to watch their friends, family and neighbors as temperatures in the country are warmer than in Brazil.

Dr Owen Landeg, Scientific and Technical Officer at Public Health England, said:

For some people, such as the elderly, people with underlying health conditions, and young children, summer heat can pose real health risks.

That’s why we urge everyone to keep an eye out for those you know who may be at risk.

PHE also posted a list of tips, including drinking plenty of water, closing the curtains, and trying to protect yourself from the sun during the hottest hours of the day.

Joanna TaylorJuly 19, 2021 14:46

Watch: Extreme weather conditions hit multiple countries at once

The UK heat wave comes amid extreme weather events in several countries.

Storms sparked flooding in Germany and the United States, while Canada and Russia were hit by wildfires.

Joanna TaylorJuly 19, 2021 14:15

The Truth About Applying After-Sun to Sunburned Skin, Experts Say

Caring for your skin after excessive sun exposure is extremely important, as failure to do so could lead to lasting damage.

However, if your first course of action after sunburn is to buy and apply after-sun immediately, you may not be doing an adequate job.

Joanna TaylorJuly 19, 2021 2:01 PM

The heat wave will continue for the next few days

The Met Office has shared a new weather forecast for the rest of the week.

Temperatures will remain warm and will likely reach the threshold to be considered a heat wave for the next few days, before cooling off on Friday.

Showers are also possible, following a storm warning for later this week.

Joanna TaylorJuly 19, 2021 13:42

Why sleeping with a fan in hot weather is actually a terrible idea

In case you haven’t noticed, it is really hot outside.

And unless you are a lazy person, trying to fall asleep in this weather is very difficult.

Either sacrifice your duvet, sleep by a window, or run a fan constantly all night long to avoid waking up in a pool of sweat.

Joanna TaylorJuly 19, 2021 13:15

Sunshine and showers forecast today

The Met Office has confirmed that the UK heat wave is continuing.

But warm temperatures could trigger downpours, they warned, while possible thunderstorms are expected later in the week.

Joanna TaylorJuly 19, 2021 1:00 PM

Thousands of people flock to the beach in a heatwave

The beaches became crowded over the weekend as temperatures soared.

Photos taken at Bournemouth Beach suggest Sunday was one of the busiest days of the year on the coast.

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In the Wirral too, swimmers took advantage of the heatwave. On Saturday, people packed New Brighton in the scorching sun.

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Joanna TaylorJuly 19, 2021 12:45

1626692061 When will the heatwave end?

The sweltering UK heat wave is expected to continue through the weekend.

Today is expected to be the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures expected to peak at 32 ° C.

Temperatures could reach a high of 32 ° C in parts of the Midlands, London, south-west and south-east England, with the possibility of a downpour later, the Met Office meteorologist said Becky Mitchell.

Joanna Taylor July 19, 2021 11:54 AM

Could today be the hottest day of the year?

Yesterday has been the hottest day of the year so far in England and Wales, but could it be even hotter today?

Temperatures could reach 32C in London and other parts of south-eastern England this afternoon, according to the Met Office.

This would break the current record of 31.6 ° C recorded at Heathrow. Wales, meanwhile, experienced 30.2C heat in Cardiff.

Joanna TaylorJuly 19, 2021 11:34

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It is safe to say that we Brits are ill-equipped to deal with the hot weather. Without air conditioning in our homes, when summer arrives it can be a nightmare trying to cool off, other than resorting to a cold shower every hour.

It’s arguably even worse now that many of us continue to work from home, so we can’t enjoy a cool office.

Joanna TaylorJuly 19, 2021 11:02

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