🌞 Sizzling Summer Alert! 🌞 It’s officially heatwave season in the UK and the mercury is about to soar! This week, southern spots like Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and the outskirts of London could hit a sweltering 34C, with scorching days ahead for Lincolnshire, South Yorkshire, and East Anglia. London and East Anglia may experience a “chill” at 29C to 30C by Thursday. Who’s ready for some fun in the sun?
Britain usually chills out around 18C-22C, but the heatwave has upped the game with temperatures peaking above 25C for most of the UK. In London, the threshold climbs to a toasty 28C.
What’s causing this summer sizzler? Blame a southern airflow dragging warm, humid air from Europe, causing the UK to bask in non-stop sunshine 🌞. France is also in the heat zone, reaching sweltering lows of 40Cs!
With the soaring temperatures comes wildfire risk, as seen with the grass blaze at Wanstead Flats, east London. Wales is on the watch list for potentially having its hottest day this year.
While everyone’s soaking up the sun, let’s not forget the national drought meetings underway. With water shortfalls affecting the environment and agriculture, it’s essential to be mindful of our footprint during this sizzling season.
Stay cool, keep hydrated, and perhaps plan that beach trip! Share your heatwave hacks and survival tips below 😎👇. #Heatwave #UKWeather #StayCool