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UK Heatwave Ends: Britons Brace for Warm Weekend
30 May
Summary
- Temperatures could reach 28C this weekend despite heatwave ending.
- Millions faced hosepipe bans amid surge in water demand.
- Eleven deaths linked to water-related incidents during heat.
Britons can expect a warm weekend with temperatures potentially hitting 28C, even as the official heatwave concludes. London and the South East anticipate a hot Saturday, while Scotland and Northern England will see between 15C to 23C.
This follows a record-breaking heatwave where temperatures peaked at 35.1C. Water companies urged conservation, with millions facing hosepipe bans as demand increased by 50%. Thames Water requested customers in London and the South East cease hosepipe use.
Storage reservoirs in areas like Whitstable reached critical levels, leaving thousands without water. South East Water requested customers use water only for essential needs. Sadly, eleven people have died in water-related incidents during the heatwave, with open water swimming contributing to fatalities across various UK regions.
The weather is transitioning, with cooler, more unsettled conditions expected. The Met Office predicts rain spreading from the west on Saturday, with temperatures returning to average by Sunday. Showers and thunderstorms are possible as the heat eases.
