The UK is preparing for a week-long heatwave beginning this Saturday, with peak temperatures expected to reach 34C in the south-east of England. According to the Met Office, temperatures are forecasted to rise steadily over the coming days, starting at 28C on Saturday, reaching 29C on Sunday, and approaching low 30Cs next week.
Key Takeaways
The UK is preparing for a week-long heatwave starting this Saturday, with temperatures expected to peak at 34C in the south-east of England. Health alerts have been issued due to risks to vulnerable people and increased water-related incidents.
- Heatwave forecasted from July 6th to July 12th with peak temperature of 34C on Thursday or Friday
- Yellow heat health alert issued for parts of England, covering East Midlands, West Midlands, London, the east, south-east, and south-west.
- The Met Office said temperatures in the south-east are forecasted to rise to 29C on Sunday then approach low 30Cs next week
- UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issued yellow heat health alerts for parts of England due to high temperatures over coming days posing risk to life and vulnerable people.
- Hosepipe bans have been announced in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, and Kent starting July 10th.
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 5 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heatwave Duration And Peak Temperature | Broad Agreement | A week-long heatwave with a peak of 34C in the south-east on Thursday or Friday. | |
| Temperatures Forecast For Saturday, Sunday, Next Week | Broad Agreement | 28C on Saturday, 29C on Sunday and low 30Cs next week. | |
| Heat Health Alerts Issued By Ukhsa | Broad Agreement | Yellow heat health alert for parts of England from July 4th to July 11th. | |
| Hosepipe Ban In Hampshire And Isle Of Wight | Broad Agreement | Hosepipe ban starts at 12:01am on July 10th, prohibiting non-essential water use. | |
| Record-breaking Heatwave Last Week | Broad Agreement | Met Office issued a rare red warning for extreme heat during the previous heatwave. |
Heatwave Duration And Peak Temperature
Broad AgreementA week-long heatwave with a peak of 34C in the south-east on Thursday or Friday.
Temperatures Forecast For Saturday, Sunday, Next Week
Broad Agreement28C on Saturday, 29C on Sunday and low 30Cs next week.
Heat Health Alerts Issued By Ukhsa
Broad AgreementYellow heat health alert for parts of England from July 4th to July 11th.
Hosepipe Ban In Hampshire And Isle Of Wight
Broad AgreementHosepipe ban starts at 12:01am on July 10th, prohibiting non-essential water use.
Record-breaking Heatwave Last Week
Broad AgreementMet Office issued a rare red warning for extreme heat during the previous heatwave.
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The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued yellow heat health alerts for parts of England, including East Midlands, West Midlands, London, the east, south-east, and south-west. These alerts are in place from midday on July 4th until 8pm on July 11th. The agency warns that high temperatures pose a greater risk to life for vulnerable people and may lead to increased use of healthcare services by this group.
The Met Office meteorologist Becky Mitchell stated, “We have got a heatwave on the way across parts of southern England and Wales.” She added that while it won't be as hot and humid as last month’s heatwave, it will be a prolonged spell of hot weather lasting around a week. The peak of the heat is expected to occur on Thursday or Friday.
In response to the upcoming heatwave, Southern Water has announced a hosepipe ban starting at 12:01am on July 10th in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. This restriction prohibits non-essential activities such as watering gardens, filling paddling pools or hot tubs, washing cars, patios or windows.
The UKHSA’s new alert comes after a record-breaking heatwave last week, during which the Met Office issued a rare red warning for extreme heat. The frequency and intensity of heatwaves have increased worldwide, with projections indicating that hot spells will become more frequent in the future climate, particularly in the south-east of the UK.
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