UK weather: Heat warnings as temperatures approach heatwave

Yellow heat warnings are in place across most parts of England this week as daytime temperatures are expected to reach 30°C (86°F).

A yellow warning means that weather conditions may pose a risk to particularly vulnerable people.

According to the UKHSA, minor impacts are likely across the health and social care sector.

The highest temperatures of the summer are expected over the next few days as warm air moves north over the UK.

Scotland and Northern Ireland are expected to see the warmest weather on Monday, with highs of 24-26 degrees Celsius, and could reach 27 degrees Celsius in eastern Scotland, before cloudier and cooler weather arrives from the west on Tuesday.

However, the heat is expected to last longer in England and Wales. In the south-east, temperatures of 28 to 29 degrees Celsius are expected during the week – accompanied by plenty of bright sunshine.

It is possible that some areas will reach the Met Office’s official heatwave criteria. Nights will also be warmer and wetter than we have been used to recently.

The weather is expected to become cooler and wetter in the second half of the week, although there is considerable uncertainty about how quickly this change will occur.

If you are making plans for the further future, including Glastonbury, it is worth following the BBC weather forecast over the coming days.

From Monday 24 June, 08:00, yellow heat warnings will apply in eight regions of England:

The northeast is not affected.

The warnings will remain in effect until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 27.

The weather is expected to become cooler, cloudier and wetter by the end of the week, but the Met Office says it is uncertain how quickly this change will occur.

The service only covers England. The BBC has contacted Public Health Wales for comment.

Heat warnings are typically issued between June 1 and September 30, and cold warnings are issued between November 1 and March 30.

The system issues warnings to the public and, in the event of bad weather, sends guidance directly to NHS England, the government and other healthcare professionals.

Alerts are categorized by severity and include:

The system is intended to help reduce illness and deaths by improving communication between the public and authorities during periods of extreme weather conditions.