It’s going to be hot – and wet! Britain burns in 31C heat, meteorologists warn of thunderstorms

Britons will face a scorching 31C heat today before thunderstorms sweep across the country, experts say.

Storm warnings have been issued across much of the UK and could cause travel chaos and power outages this Saturday.

This is because some areas may be hotter than Marbella, Ibiza and Tenerife in the coming days as amber heat warnings have also been issued.

However, there could even be hail, according to the Met Office. which explained that warm air rising from the south could bring a mix of different conditions.

Chief Meteorologist Frank Saunders said: “As the heat picks up from the south, thunderstorm showers will develop into Saturday afternoon.”

“While not everyone in the warning area will experience heavy showers or any rain at all, some will bring heavy thunderstorms.”

“During heavy rains, there is a risk of surface water flooding, which could cause disruption.”

Wales and parts of southern and central England are the most vulnerable to disruption today, with yellow storm warnings issued from 2pm to 9pm.

A second gale warning from 12pm to 9pm is also in place for Wales, Northern Ireland and most of West and Central England and Scotland.

But east and north Scotland are likely to miss out on the worst of the extreme conditions.

The risk of thunderstorms will then increase more sharply in western and central areas of the UK on Sunday, while the southern parts remain hot at 30C.

Meteorologist Tomasz Schafernaker said these temperatures will persist well into the evening hours, but are not uncommon at this time of year.

“It’s not uncommon to have temperatures like this in June,” he said. “We’ve been approaching our low to mid-thirties on a regular basis.”

“We’ll find the humidity rising as we head out over the weekend and have some really balmy nights on the way.” At 10pm on Saturday, temperatures are still around 20C in some cities.

He continued: “Sunday will be full of sunshine, very warm, very humid but there is a greater chance of showers and thunderstorms in many western parts of the UK… hail, thunder and gusty winds and then it’s that time again.” sunshine again.’

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a yellow hot weather warning in the West Midlands, East Midlands, east of England and the south east and south west until 9am Monday.

This means that the heatwave is “likely to be felt across healthcare…and in the broader population, not just the most vulnerable.”

dr UKHSA’s Agostinho Sousa said: “In the coming days we are likely to experience the first sustained hot spell of the year so it is important that everyone makes sure to stay hydrated and cool whilst enjoying the sunshine. “

“The forecast temperatures this week will primarily affect people over the age of 65 or people with pre-existing conditions such as respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.”

Thunderstorm warnings for Saturday on the left, Sunday on the right

BOURNEMOUTH: Revelers enjoy the sunshine before storms hit Britain

BOURNEMOUTH: Britons will face a scorching 31C heat today before thunderstorms sweep across the country

BOURNEMOUTH: Many arrived at the beach early to enjoy this week’s heatwave

OXFORDSHIRE: The Leander Club rowing teams train for the Henley Royal Regatta (yesterday)

PORTSMOUTH: A couple enjoys the summer weather while sunbathing on Friday

“If you have friends, family or neighbors who you know are more vulnerable to the effects of the hot weather, it’s important that you check in with them.

“They should make sure they are aware of the projections and follow the necessary advice.”

According to the Office for National Statistics, the number of excess deaths, or “excess deaths,” rose sharply during the 2022 summer heatwaves.

Excess deaths are the number of deaths that are above the long-term average for that point in the year.

About 638 additional deaths were recorded in England and Wales on July 19 as temperatures in the UK topped 40 degrees for the first time – 48 per cent above the long-term average.

On July 20, there were another 496 additional deaths, 37 percent above the average.

Over the four days of August 12-15, as temperatures soared above 30C, there were 1,120 additional deaths, including 348 on August 15, 28 percent higher than the average.

The North East, North West and Yorkshire and Humber regions of England and London are under another amber health alert, which is less severe and warns there may be service disruptions due to weather conditions.

All health warnings are in effect until 9 a.m. Monday.

Despite the storms, persistent hot weather early in the summer has raised fears of wildfires. Thousands of fires broke out across the UK during last year’s heatwaves, even destroying homes in Wennington, east London (pictured).

The Met Office said the thunderstorms could continue into Monday, particularly across southern and central England and Wales.

Despite the storms, persistent hot weather early in the summer has raised fears of wildfires.

Last year’s heatwaves sparked thousands of fires across Britain, even destroying homes in Wennington, east London.

There have already been hundreds of grass, heath and bog infernos this year and one of the UK’s largest infernos has been burning in the Scottish Highlands for the past two weeks.

Matt Oakley, a fire investigator for Surrey Fire and Rescue, is one of the UK’s national wildfire tactical advisers, specialized officers who already have the skills learned abroad and are deployed in training sessions.

He says the kind of techniques he’s seen in hotspots as far away as France and South Africa will be vital in the UK in the years to come.

“Our climate is changing — it’s changing beyond recognition.” “It used to be a nine to 12 year cycle, now it’s every year,” he said.

“We are heading towards a north-Mediterranean climate in the south-east of England within the next decade and that will continue to be business-as-usual day in and day out.”