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Yorkshire Heatwave: Record Temps Expected!
23 Jun
Summary
- Temperatures could reach 35C, breaking long-standing June records.
- Amber heat warning issued, signaling potential for travel delays and power outages.
- Tropical nights with temperatures not falling below 20C are predicted.
Yorkshire is set to experience its second heatwave in as many months, with temperatures predicted to soar and potentially reach 35C. The Met Office has issued an Amber heat warning for parts of the region, indicating a higher likelihood of significant impacts such as travel delays, road and rail closures, and power outages. This extreme heat is expected to continue across much of England and Wales until at least Thursday.
Forecasters anticipate that daytime temperatures could break long-standing June records, with exceptional conditions also expected overnight. Some nights may not fall below 20C, a phenomenon classified as a 'tropical night' by the Met Office, which is extremely rare. Scientists suggest that climate change is contributing to the increasing frequency of such heatwaves. Vulnerable groups, including the elderly and very young, are advised to take precautions.
