The UK is set to experience its fifth heatwave of the year, with temperatures forecast to reach 36C in 27 counties, according to the latest weather charts from WXCharts.com. The Met Office has warned that the heat may feel 'more uncomfortable' due to rising humidity.
Scorching temperatures forecast
The projections indicate that on August 13, stifling conditions will affect more than two dozen counties, with the most intense heat extending from the South and South East across the Midlands and into eastern England. Scotland and Northern Ireland are largely seeing temperatures in the teens and low 20s, while western parts of Wales and northern England escape the most severe conditions.
Health warnings issued
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued yellow heat health alerts for the East Midlands, West Midlands, South East, South West, East of England, Yorkshire and the Humber, and London. These alerts are in place from 9am on Saturday until 9pm on Tuesday, cautioning that elevated temperatures are expected to impact public health and wellbeing.
Met Office forecast
Deputy chief forecaster Mike Silverstone said: "Temperatures will climb through the weekend and, more significantly, through much of next week. After a brief dip on Monday, high pressure will move across the UK before settling to the east, allowing a southerly flow to develop."
"A fairly widespread heatwave is likely across large parts of England and Wales, with hot conditions developing in places. The heat is expected to peak for much of England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland on Wednesday, with up to 34C possible in parts of central and southern England and southeast Wales."
"East Anglia and south-east England, however, could see temperatures even higher on Thursday. Humidity levels are also expected to increase through the week, which may make conditions feel more uncomfortable, particularly overnight."
Counties forecast to exceed 30C
The following 27 counties are expected to see temperatures over 30C: Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Devon, Dorset, East Sussex, Essex, Gloucestershire, Greater London, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Kent, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Rutland, Somerset, Suffolk, Surrey, Warwickshire, West Midlands, West Sussex, Wiltshire, and Worcestershire.
