This weekend, parts of the UK will experience a heat wave, which is expected to last a week.
On Sunday, temperatures in the south and east of England are expected to exceed 29 degrees Celsius (84.2 degrees Fahrenheit), and on Monday, the mercury is predicted to reach 30 degrees Celsius.
Temperatures will exceed those of popular vacation destinations such as St. Tropez, Santorini, and even Marbella on the Costa del Sol in Spain.
Los Angeles, California, may be cooler than parts of the United Kingdom.
By Friday afternoon, temperatures in London and the South East are expected to reach at least 28 degrees Celsius, and the heat will persist into the following week.
The South West, the Midlands, and the North West are expected to be around 25 degrees cooler today.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office have issued a level 2 heat-health alert warning for the East of England, South East, and London regions from Monday to Friday of next week.
David Oliver, the deputy chief meteorologist for the Met Office, stated: “The majority of England and Wales is about to experience a stretch of warm weather that could last the majority of next week.
“Many can anticipate temperatures in the mid to upper 20s Celsius over the weekend, followed by low 30s at the start of next week.
The majority of next week will remain seasonably warm, as well as dry and sunny.
Today is expected to be dry and sunny throughout England and Wales.
The weekend and early next week are anticipated to be dry and warm in the majority of locations. In the meantime, the North West may see some clouds and light rain.
For the Met Office to declare a heatwave, specific regional thresholds must be met for three consecutive days.
The last heatwave in the United Kingdom occurred three weeks ago, with the 17th of June being the hottest day of the year so far at nearly 33C.
The Red Cross has issued a warning about the dangers of extremely high temperatures.
Representative Matthew Killick stated: “This summer, we’re all looking forward to the nice weather, but it’s vital to remember that heat can be quite dangerous, especially for children, the elderly, and those with preexisting health concerns.
“As a result of climate change, we are witnessing longer and more intense heatwaves, but an alarming proportion of individuals are unaware of the dangers associated with extreme heat.
“There were more than 2,500 excess deaths in England alone during the summer of 2020, and it is expected that heat-related deaths in the United Kingdom will triple within 30 years”.
