The Met Office has issued an Amber Extreme heat warning with temperatures expected to build through the week.
Temperatures are likely to rise into the low-to-mid 30s Celsius for those within the warning area. Image: Met Officewill be in force from Thursday through until the end of Sunday with impacts possible to health, transport and infrastructure.
“Temperatures are expected to peak at 35C on Friday and Saturday, or even an isolated 36C on Saturday. Elsewhere will see temperatures widely into the high 20s and low 30s Celsius. “We also advise everyone should check their vehicles, such as tyres, coolant and oil levels, before heading out.” Dr Agostinho Sousa, Head of Extreme Events and Health Protection at the UK Health Security Agency , said: “Temperatures will feel very warm again this week, particularly in southern and central parts of the country.
“The most important advice is to ensure they stay hydrated, keep cool and take steps to prevent their homes from overheating.”, there’s little in the way of rain in the forecast, with only the northwest of the UK likely to see any short-lived showers, with details still being determined later in the weekend and into early next week.
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