DANGEROUS temperatures are expected over the next few days, leading government ministers to hold an emergency meeting.
Ministers are coming up with emergency plans since the Met Office has extended the Amber health warning to Monday.
Temperatures will only reach around 28C today, but there's a chance that temperatures may reach 40C this weekend, causing serious risk to life.
A UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) spokesperson told The Daily Telegraph: "here’s a possibility of a level four heatwave. If it gets above 104F (40C), then it is likely to be a level four heatwave for the first time."
However, forecasting models predicting extreme heat are outliers, meteorologists say – with most believing temperatures will hit the "low to mid-30s" instead.
Met Office forecaster Dan Stroud reassured Brits that such heat is still "unlikely", but said it will get much hotter in the days to come.
"At the moment, we're expecting temperatures to rise over the course of next weekend," he said.
Read our weather blog below for the latest news & forecasts…
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
Brits mock UK weather panic
While many across the nation are enjoying the hot temperatures, others fear for their lives.
Some have taken to Twitter to share their opinions on the weather.
@TinaBob17 tweeted: “How do other countries cope? UK weather: Councils say it’s too hot for bin men to collect rubbish”, while @Michael62786861 tweeted: “They are saying on news worst affected areas in uk by heatwave, excuse me but do millions of brits not pay thousands each year to seek this weather?”
British houses are built to keep the heat in unlike many buildings in prime holiday destinations.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
Brits mock UK weather panic
While many across the nation are enjoying the hot temperatures, others fear for their lives.
Some have taken to Twitter to share their opinions on the weather.
@TinaBob17 tweeted: “How do other countries cope? UK weather: Councils say it’s too hot for bin men to collect rubbish”, while @Michael62786861 tweeted: “They are saying on news worst affected areas in uk by heatwave, excuse me but do millions of brits not pay thousands each year to seek this weather?”
British houses are built to keep the heat in unlike many buildings in prime holiday destinations.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
How to stay safe in the heat
With temperatures set to reach a whopping 40C in the UK, here are some easy ways to stay cool.
1. Don’t keep all your windows open – you might think this increases ventilation, but it actually just lets in all the hot air.
2. Don’t open your curtains – much like the tip above, we want to keep the heat out. Our windows act like greenhouse glass and keep the heat in.
3. If you need to go out, stay in the shade – if you aren’t able to, try to wear a hat to keep the sun off your face.
4. Stay hydrated – one of the simplest tips, but one of the most forgotten. Even if you aren’t exercising, your body is sweating and working to keep you cool, so you’re losing water. Remember to drink to keep your body functioning as it should be.
5. Wear sunglasses – this tip is important throughout all seasons. Our eyes are 10 times more sensitive than out skin, and its important that we protect them to prevent cataracts; one of the main causes of blindness in the UK.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
The Met Office offer live advice
Via TwitterSpaces, the Met Office is sharing information on heatwaves.
It’s offering advice an ways to take care in the scorching heat.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
Stay ahead of the weather in your area
Much of the UK are experiencing extremely high temperatures at the moment.
Thundery showers are also expected toward the end of the week in some places across the UK as well.
Make sure you’re prepared and know when the rain might catch you.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
Life-threatening temperatures ahead
Forecasters have refused to rule out 40C over the weekend.
Cobra meetings are reportedly taking place at Downing Street to create a health plan.
The elderly, ill and young are often in danger from high temperatures, but even the fit and healthy may suffer due to the hot weather, from severe illness to death.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
Saturday and Sunday will be dangerously hot
Saturday will bring intense heat.
But Sunday is expected to be the hottest day of the year.
People are advise to stay inside and out of the sunshine if they can. Stay hydrated, wear hats, sunglasses and sunscreen.
If possible, stay in the shade and take care to look after the more vulnerable – young children, babies and the elderly, as well as those with breathing difficulties and/or high blood pressure.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
Wednesday and Thursday are set to bring some respite
Much of the UK has been experiencing extreme temperatures over the last week.
While the remainder of the week will likely be warm, it will be somewhat cooler than the last few weeks.
Average temperatures will be in mid-20s.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
Another sticky night across the UK
There is a possibility of showers across the south later.
Variable cloud and some drizzle across the Western coast of England and Wales.
Scattered showers in the far north are expected throughout the night.
- Lauren Lomas
Heatwave could cause danger to life, here are some precautions
Brits are advised to be careful in these scorching conditions.
Those with asthma are warned to be careful as weather changes can increase the chances of suffering an attack as air quality can dip when temperatures rise.
To avoid an attack, check pollen counts before heading out, and bring the right medication with you wherever you go.
Make sure to drink lots of water to stay hydrated.
Wear SPF and keep topping it up, and keep a hat on when in the sun.
Try and avoid direct sunlight, sit in the shade if you can.
Click here to read more on how to stay safe.
- Lauren Lomas
Danger to Life heatwave this weekend, what does it mean?
As temperatures rocket, the government will be forced to issue a Danger to Life warning.
This warning has only ever been issued twice before.
Food supplies could be targeted, and disruptions to travel.
Reportedly, schools could be closed and even nuclear power plants closed for the day.
Members of the public are told to only call 999 in emergencies.
Changes to the way we work could also be made to keep citizens safe.
- Lauren Lomas
Thunderstorms could hit the UK as heatwave crescendos
Brits will see some extreme weather in the coming weeks as temperatures rocket.
It has been forecast that parts of the UK could see some grumbling thunderstorms as a result of the high pressure system that is currently blasting the UK.
- Lauren Lomas
Cobra meeting held at Downing Street about extreme temperatures
The government have met today to discuss the danger to life the soaring temperatures could bring.
Brits could see highs of 40C on Sunday, the hottest temperatures Britain has seen ever.
The government could issue a Level Four Heatwave.
This means death and illness may occur among the fit and healthy.
- Lauren Lomas
Heatwave in pictures: Reservoir low levels reveal old road
The hot weather has caused water levels in reservoirs to dip across the country.
In West Yorkshire, the UK Baiting's reservoir near Ripponden, Calderdale has dropped dramatically low.
As water levels drop, an old road has surfaced.
In the image you can also see old car parts.
As the heatwave continues across most of the UK Baitings reservoir near Ripponden, Calderdale, West Yorkshire is extremely lowCredit: Alamy - Lauren Lomas
Brits advised to wear SPF in extreme heat
Here are the best sun creams for your skin this summer, according to The Sun.
- Clinique SPF40 Body Cream, £22 from Feel Unique
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios Body Lotion SPF50+, £16 from Lookfantastic
- Bondi Sands Protect & Tan SPF 15, £12.95 from Beauty Bay
Click here to read more.
- Lauren Lomas
Sunday could be the hottest day in Britain EVER
The Met Office have warned that Brits could see highs of 35C on Sunday.
In the UK the highest ever temperature recorded was 34.8C in Cambridge, 2019.
But the Met Office have given a 30 per cent probability that this Sunday could be the hottest ever recorded.
- Lauren Lomas
How to stay safe in the heat
With temperatures set to reach a whopping 40C in the UK, here are some easy ways to stay cool.
1. Don’t keep all your windows open – you might think this increases ventilation, but it actually just lets in all the hot air.
2. Don’t open your curtains – much like the tip above, we want to keep the heat out. Our windows act like greenhouse glass and keep the heat in.
3. If you need to go out, stay in the shade – if you aren’t able to, try to wear a hat to keep the sun off your face.
4. Stay hydrated – one of the simplest tips, but one of the most forgotten. Even if you aren’t exercising, your body is sweating and working to keep you cool, so you’re losing water. Remember to drink to keep your body functioning as it should be.
5. Wear sunglasses – this tip is important throughout all seasons. Our eyes are 10 times more sensitive than out skin, and its important that we protect them to prevent cataracts; one of the main causes of blindness in the UK.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
What is an amber weather warning?
The Met Office have issued amber weather warnings for the weekend.
Sunday and Monday are likely to bring extreme temperatures which some areas reaching 40C.
But what is an amber warning?
In this case, the Met Office has described the issue: "Exceptionally high temperatures are possible during Sunday and Monday and could lead to widespread impacts on people and infrastructure."
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
Brits mock UK weather panic
While many across the nation are enjoying the hot temperatures, others fear for their lives.
Some have taken to Twitter to share their opinions on the weather.
@TinaBob17 tweeted: "How do other countries cope? UK weather: Councils say it's too hot for bin men to collect rubbish", while @Michael62786861 tweeted: "They are saying on news worst affected areas in uk by heatwave, excuse me but do millions of brits not pay thousands each year to seek this weather?"
British houses are built to keep the heat in unlike many buildings in prime holiday destinations.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
Pollen levels are high or very high across the UK
The Met Office have stated that pollen levels remain high.
Cloudy skies and low winds help the pollen levels to stay low, but at the moment they are still high and may get higher if there's a break in the clouds.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
Stay ahead of the weather in your area
Much of the UK are experiencing extremely high temperatures at the moment.
Thundery showers are also expected toward the end of the week in some places across the UK as well.
Make sure you're prepared and know when the rain might catch you.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
How to stay safe in the heat
With temperatures set to reach a whopping 40C in the UK, here are some easy ways to stay cool.
1. Don't keep all your windows open – you might think this increases ventilation, but it actually just lets in all the hot air.
2. Don't open your curtains – much like the tip above, we want to keep the heat out. Our windows act like greenhouse glass and keep the heat in.
3. If you need to go out, stay in the shade – if you aren't able to, try to wear a hat to keep the sun off your face.
4. Stay hydrated – one of the simplest tips, but one of the most forgotten. Even if you aren't exercising, your body is sweating and working to keep you cool, so you're losing water. Remember to drink to keep your body functioning as it should be.
5. Wear sunglasses – this tip is important throughout all seasons. Our eyes are 10 times more sensitive than out skin, and its important that we protect them to prevent cataracts; one of the main causes of blindness in the UK.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
Heat Health alert issued
A level 3 health alert has been issued.
The alert covers the midlands and the Southwest of England, mainly.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
Life-threatening temperatures ahead
Forecasters have refused to rule out 40C over the weekend.
Cobra meetings are reportedly taking place at Downing Street to create a health plan.
The elderly, ill and young are often in danger from high temperatures, but even the fit and healthy may suffer due to the hot weather, from severe illness to death.
- Ije Teunissen-Oligboh
The Met Office offer live advice
Via TwitterSpaces, the Met Office is sharing information on heatwaves.
It's offering advice an ways to take care in the scorching heat.
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