Thursday will see highs of 26 degrees in the south as temperatures ease ahead of a hot weekend that will continue into next week. Record temperatures are in store for Monday and Tuesday next week, where the mercury could reach 35C in some parts of the UK, the Met Office said. It comes as an Amber Weather Warning has been extended for next week, highlighting “potential adverse health effects for the public, not just those most vulnerable to extreme heat”. Ministers have been called to convene a second emergency meeting of Cobra in three days to tackle how to protect an NHS that is “operating on the brink” during this week’s heat wave. The national weather forecaster now believes there is a one in five chance Britain will record its hottest temperature ever during this period, with some weather models even suggesting the extreme heat could reach 40C.
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Will the UK hit 40 degrees next week?
Next week promises hot temperatures, but will it be a record? If the mercury tops 40C, it will be the hottest temperature ever recorded in the UK, according to the Met Office. Maryam Zakir-Hussain 14 July 2022 09:10 1657783822
How hot does it have to be to legally leave work?
The British summer is long awaited after our long cold winters, and yet we never seem to be properly prepared for the inevitable heatwave (or heatwaves if we’re lucky). Temperatures can reach as high as 34C in some parts of the country, but how hot does it have to be before employers send them home? Here’s everything you need to know:
Can you legally leave work if it’s too hot?
Summer in England brings high temperatures Maryam Zakir-Hussain 14 July 2022 08:30 1657782046
Highs of 26 degrees in the south today
Thursday will see highs of 26 degrees in the south as temperatures ease ahead of a hot weekend. The further north you go, the cooler it will feel as temperatures hover in the mid to late teens in Scotland. Maryam Zakir-Hussain 14 July 2022 08:00 1657780332
A cooler Thursday
Thursday morning feels cooler as the temperature has dropped slightly, offering some much needed respite from the intense heat we’ve been experiencing this week. Maryam Zakir-Hussain 14 July 2022 07:32 1657780244
“Seven cars breaking down every minute” in record temperatures
As the UK braces for record 40C temperatures at the weekend, more than 11,000 breakdowns are expected, according to new figures. According to roadside assistance provider Green Flag, there could be a chance of a total of 60,000 breakdowns by Saturday at an average of seven per minute. “Every summer, tens of thousands of drivers end up wrecked by the side of the road because their cars let them down – that’s a lot of people whose summer plans are ruined,” said RAC Breakdown spokesman Rod Dennis. “Add in the rising cost of living and the fact that this summer is set to be the most expensive for years due to high fuel prices and it’s clear that unscheduled repairs and large garage bills will be the last things most drivers want .” He advised people to check their vehicle before starting their journey. Shweta SharmaJuly 14, 2022 7:30 am 1657779306
Kent boy put in ‘prison-like’ isolation for wearing shorts to school in heatwave
The family of a 13-year-old boy said their son was punished and put in a special room for going to school in shorts. Harrison Utting, a pupil at Westlands School, said he did not wear trousers to his school in Sittingbourne, Kent, on Monday and was put in a “prison-like” isolation room. Terry Utting’s father has criticized the school which he said has no air conditioning. “I don’t think the way the school is treating its students is right,” he said, according to Metro. “There is a blanket ban on shorts, but there is no air conditioning in the classrooms and students are baking in 30C heat. “At least girls can wear skirts. “I read that at another school all the boys ended up wearing skirts because that was the only way they could stay cool and follow the dress code.” It came as many schools relaxed their uniform policies as temperatures in parts of the country have pushed thermometers into uncharted territory. This week, Kent saw temperatures soar to 26C. The school’s headteacher said they have a clear uniform policy and “the vast majority of our parents support our current policy”. “In the event of the extreme temperatures currently forecast for next week, we will be willing to make reasonable adjustments.” Shweta SharmaJuly 14, 2022 07:15 1657778260
Texas grid takes emergency measures to avoid blackout amid heatwave
It might be hot in the UK right now, but spare a thought for Texans who saw temperatures soar into the triple digits (Fahrenheit) over the weekend – Waco saw 42.2C. With temperatures expected to soar into the 30s again this weekend, power grid operators have been forced to take emergency measures. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), which operates the grid that serves more than 26 million customers, has launched a rarely used emergency program that is triggered when supplies fall below a critical safety margin. It was done to avoid widespread blackouts as rising electricity demand threatened to outstrip available supplies amid the sweltering heat. Shweta SharmaJuly 14, 2022 06:57 1657777544
Which UK cities are most vulnerable to the heatwave
New research has identified communities that could be hit hardest as the country continues to see temperatures rise, raising concerns about heat stroke and dehydration. Birmingham has emerged as the most vulnerable city in need of urgent support to cope with the heatwave, according to analysis by the University of Manchester and campaigners Friends of the Earth (FoE). Other communities that made the list included the London boroughs of Newham, Tower Hamlets, Hackney and Nottingham. FoE’s head of science, policy and research, Mike Childs, told Sky News that the number of people exposed to heat is “increasing very rapidly as the planet warms”. He said there could be “real human consequences” for failing to cut emissions. He urged politicians to double down on reducing carbon emissions. (Getty Images) Shweta SharmaJuly 14, 2022 6:45 am 1657774815
Heatwaves should be named by the Met Office in the same way as storms, say scientists
The UK should name heatwaves to help protect those most vulnerable to extreme temperatures, top British scientists say. Scientists agree that climate change is increasing the frequency, severity and duration of heat waves. And now the London-based Physiological Society is calling for them to be named in the same way as storms, as an early warning system. The society says it will raise awareness that there is a health risk and that people “cannot expect to carry on as normal”.
Heat waves should be named like storms, scientists say
“It would make clear the health risk and that people cannot expect to carry on as normal,” says the professor Liam James 14 July 2022 06:00 1657770420
Thames Water warns against excessive water use
With UK temperatures soaring this week, Thames Water has urged residents to cut back on consumption amid expected water shortages in the coming years. Prolonged periods of hot and dry weather would increase demand for water, straining the grid. Andrew Tucker, Director of Water Demand Reduction at Thames Water, said: “During hot weather, water use can often spike, with hoses and sprinklers watering gardens and overflowing swimming pools. This makes it even more important to be mindful of water use to ensure there is enough for everyone.” “While we do not currently expect to impose any restrictions on water use this summer, it is important that households remain responsible with their use and help us limit the pressure on our resources.” It advises people to save water by taking shorter showers, replacing the hose with a watering can and fixing leaky faucets, among other measures. (AFP via Getty Images) Shweta SharmaJuly 14, 2022 4:47 am
title: “Uk Weather Forecast Today High Of 26C Today As Weather Cools Ahead Of Extreme Heat Next Week " ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-20” author: “Jackie Wilkins”
Thursday will see highs of 26 degrees in the south as temperatures ease ahead of a hot weekend that will continue into next week. Record temperatures are in store for Monday and Tuesday next week, where the mercury could reach 35C in some parts of the UK, the Met Office said. It comes as an Amber Weather Warning has been extended for next week, highlighting “potential adverse health effects for the public, not just those most vulnerable to extreme heat”. Ministers have been called to convene a second emergency meeting of Cobra in three days to tackle how to protect an NHS that is “operating on the brink” during this week’s heat wave. The national weather forecaster now believes there is a one in five chance Britain will record its hottest temperature ever during this period, with some weather models even suggesting the extreme heat could reach 40C.
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UK heatwave: Government emergency planning amid fear temperatures could reach 40C
Britain could see its first national heat emergency this weekend as forecasters warn of dangerously high temperatures in the coming days. The Met Office predicts the mercury will top 35C and could even reach 40C on Sunday. There is about a 30 per cent chance it will break the current heat record – of 38.7C set in Cambridge in 2019. As parts of south-east England plunged to 31C on Tuesday, the Met Office issued an updated extreme heat warning covering July 17 and 18 for much of England and Wales.
A national emergency could be declared amid fears of 40C heat over the weekend
The chances of Sunday being the hottest day on record are almost one in three, according to the Met Office Maryam Zakir-Hussain July 14, 2022 10:35 am 1657789522
How hot does it have to be to close schools?
According to the government’s Department of Health and Safety (HSE), schools must follow the same health and safety laws for indoor temperatures as workplaces. So how hot does it have to be to close schools? Find out all the details here.
How hot does it have to be to close schools?
Temperatures will hit 35 degrees next week, but is that enough to close classes? Maryam Zakir-Hussain July 14, 2022 10:05 am 1657788022
UK heat wave: Millions to see bin collection times change due to extreme weather
Millions of people in England and Wales could see a change to their usual bin collection times as a result of this week’s scorching heat. Collection crews have been instructed by councils to start their shifts earlier to avoid prolonged exposure to the sun at the hottest time of day. The government has warned that the heatwave is straining the NHS to a degree not usually seen outside the winter months, and the UK’s Health Safety Agency has issued an extreme heat warning for England this week. Read more from Andy Gregory here.
Millions to see bin collection times change due to heatwave
Some residents are being told to put their bins out the night before – and others to expect delays Maryam Zakir-Hussain 14 July 2022 09:40 1657786204
Will the UK hit 40 degrees next week?
Next week promises hot temperatures, but will it be a record? If the mercury tops 40C, it will be the hottest temperature ever recorded in the UK, according to the Met Office. Maryam Zakir-Hussain 14 July 2022 09:10 1657783822
How hot does it have to be to legally leave work?
The British summer is long awaited after our long cold winters, and yet we never seem to be properly prepared for the inevitable heatwave (or heatwaves if we’re lucky). Temperatures can reach as high as 34C in some parts of the country, but how hot does it have to be before employers send them home? Here’s everything you need to know:
Can you legally leave work if it’s too hot?
Summer in England brings high temperatures Maryam Zakir-Hussain 14 July 2022 08:30 1657782046
Highs of 26 degrees in the south today
Thursday will see highs of 26 degrees in the south as temperatures ease ahead of a hot weekend. The further north you go, the cooler it will feel as temperatures hover in the mid to late teens in Scotland. Maryam Zakir-Hussain 14 July 2022 08:00 1657780332
A cooler Thursday
Thursday morning feels cooler as the temperature has dropped slightly, offering some much needed respite from the intense heat we’ve been experiencing this week. Maryam Zakir-Hussain 14 July 2022 07:32 1657780244
“Seven cars breaking down every minute” in record temperatures
As the UK braces for record 40C temperatures at the weekend, more than 11,000 breakdowns are expected, according to new figures. According to roadside assistance provider Green Flag, there could be a chance of a total of 60,000 breakdowns by Saturday at an average of seven per minute. “Every summer, tens of thousands of drivers end up wrecked by the side of the road because their cars let them down – that’s a lot of people whose summer plans are ruined,” said RAC Breakdown spokesman Rod Dennis. “Add in the rising cost of living and the fact that this summer is set to be the most expensive for years due to high fuel prices and it’s clear that unscheduled repairs and large garage bills will be the last things most drivers want .” He advised people to check their vehicle before starting their journey. Shweta SharmaJuly 14, 2022 7:30 am 1657779306
Kent boy put in ‘prison-like’ isolation for wearing shorts to school in heatwave
The family of a 13-year-old boy said their son was punished and put in a special room for going to school in shorts. Harrison Utting, a pupil at Westlands School, said he did not wear trousers to his school in Sittingbourne, Kent, on Monday and was put in a “prison-like” isolation room. Terry Utting’s father has criticized the school which he said has no air conditioning. “I don’t think the way the school is treating its students is right,” he said, according to Metro. “There is a blanket ban on shorts, but there is no air conditioning in the classrooms and students are baking in 30C heat. “At least girls can wear skirts. “I read that at another school all the boys ended up wearing skirts because that was the only way they could stay cool and follow the dress code.” It came as many schools relaxed their uniform policies as temperatures in parts of the country have pushed thermometers into uncharted territory. This week, Kent saw temperatures soar to 26C. The school’s headteacher said they have a clear uniform policy and “the vast majority of our parents support our current policy”. “In the event of the extreme temperatures currently forecast for next week, we will be willing to make reasonable adjustments.” Shweta SharmaJuly 14, 2022 07:15 1657778260
Texas grid takes emergency measures to avoid blackout amid heatwave
It might be hot in the UK right now, but spare a thought for Texans who saw temperatures soar into the triple digits (Fahrenheit) over the weekend – Waco saw 42.2C. With temperatures expected to soar into the 30s again this weekend, power grid operators have been forced to take emergency measures. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), which operates the grid that serves more than 26 million customers, has launched a rarely used emergency program that is triggered when supplies fall below a critical safety margin. It was done to avoid widespread blackouts as rising electricity demand threatened to outstrip available supplies amid the sweltering heat. Shweta SharmaJuly 14, 2022 06:57
