Britain Braces for Another Heat Wave as Temperatures Soar

Fri Jul 11 2025 05:30:24 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Britain Braces for Another Heat Wave as Temperatures Soar

Britain is set to experience its third heat wave of the year, with temperatures potentially reaching record highs in Scotland.


As the nation recovers from a brief respite, rising temperatures are expected to have several health implications for the population, especially vulnerable groups.

After enjoying a period of cooler weather, Britain is now preparing for a significant rise in temperatures this weekend as it enters a potentially record-breaking heat wave. Following two previous heat waves earlier in the summer, the latest surge is anticipated to be prolonged and widespread, bringing an estimated 31 degrees Celsius (about 88 degrees Fahrenheit) on Thursday and peaking at 32 degrees Celsius (nearly 90 degrees Fahrenheit) on Friday, according to Jason Kelly, a chief meteorologist at the United Kingdom’s Met Office.

The Met Office characterizes an official heat wave in Britain as three consecutive days of temperatures meeting or exceeding a specific threshold. In northern and western regions, including Scotland and Northern Ireland, this threshold is set at 25 degrees Celsius (77 degrees Fahrenheit), while London and surrounding counties require a minimum of 28 degrees Celsius (82.4 degrees Fahrenheit). Forecasts indicate that most of England, along with eastern Scotland and eastern Northern Ireland, is likely to meet these criteria; however, areas that fall short will still find themselves under the heightened temperatures.

In response to the evolving weather conditions, the U.K. Health Security Agency has issued yellow heat health alerts, which represent the lowest level of warning. These alerts will remain in effect across all of England until Tuesday and caution against potential severe impacts on health and social care services. Vulnerable groups, particularly the elderly, are expected to be at higher risk of heat-related health issues during this time.

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