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UK Heatwave Alert: 29C Scorcher Expected!
15 Sep
Summary
- Temperatures set to soar to 29C across parts of the UK.
- Weather maps show volcanic red for four consecutive days.
- Heatwave defined as over 26C for at least three days.
Forecasters are warning the UK to prepare for an imminent heatwave, with temperatures predicted to climb as high as 29C. WXCharts maps forecast volcanic red conditions across the nation for four days, commencing Thursday, September 24. On this first day, the South West of England is expected to experience highs of 27C, while London reaches 26C.
As the week progresses, temperatures are set to increase further. By Friday, September 25, areas like the West and East Midlands, South East, London, and Anglia could reach 27C. A band across the south, including Berkshire and Wiltshire, is forecast to hit 28C, with Somerset potentially reaching 29C.
The hot spell is predicted to continue through the weekend, with several southern locations, including South London, Surrey, and Cambridgeshire, also experiencing 29C highs. Even areas further north, such as Yorkshire, will see temperatures rise to 28C. The Met Office defines a heatwave as extended hot weather exceeding local thresholds for at least three consecutive days, typically between 26C and 28C in southern regions.
