'Many areas will also see some warm nights with minimum temperatures expected to be in the high teens or even low 20Cs for some overnight,' he said. Forecasters are predicting temperatures on Friday could reach 96F (35.6C) on Friday People relax on Bournemouth Beach in Dorset on Tuesday afternoon, June 14. Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Dan Rudman said the temperature predictions are unusual for this time of year. His colleague and fellow forecaster Dan Rudman said 'Many parts of the southern half of the UK are likely to exceed 30C, and may reach 34C in places.'Ī Government heatwave alert from tomorrow night will put hospitals on alert for an increase in admissions and ordered health and social workers to prepare to make daily contact with the ill, vulnerable and elderly.Īgostinho Sousa, head of extreme events and health protection at the UKHSA, said: 'Temperatures are forecast to reach 30C in some parts of the south on Friday and we want everyone to enjoy the hot weather safely when it arrives and be aware of good health advice for coping with warmer conditions. Met Office forecaster Marco Petagna said: 'Friday is all about temperature watch.' However, the Met Office urged slightly more caution, with one forecaster saying: 'Friday is likely to reach the low to mid-30s across large parts of central and southern England.' The all-time temperature record for the UK is 101.7F (38.7C), which was set on July 25, 2019, in Cambridge University Botanical Gardens.įorecasters predict the glorious weather is set to continue towards the weekend, with temperatures set to peak on Friday, June 17 The previous June record of 96F (35.6C) has been recorded twice in the UK - the first time in London on June 29, 1957, and the second time in Southampton during a famous summer heatwave on June 28, 1976. This is set to bring dry, sunny weather, along with soaring temperatures not far short of the all-time temperature record for the UK. 'Make sure to look out for signs of heat exhaustion and follow our simple health advice to beat the heat.'įorecasters say they are keeping a keen eye on the situation, with Friday looking like the most likely day to see the record broken. 'During periods of hot weather it is especially important to keep checking on those who are most vulnerable, such as older people and those with heart or lung conditions. UKHSA's head of extreme events and health protection, Agostinho Sousa, said: 'We want everyone to enjoy the hot weather safely when it arrives and be aware of good health advice for coping with warmer conditions. The forecaster said a level 2 heat-health alert has been issued for a large part of southern and central England, with a level 1 alert in place for northern England. The Met Office and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) have issued a heat-health alert warning ahead of rising temperatures predicted for later this week. The Met Office has issued a heat alert for parts of England, while animal charities are desperately urging pet owners to be mindful of the impact of the heat as temperatures begin to soar. It seems almost certain that the coming days will be the warmest of the year so far, with a reading of 81.5F (27.5C) recorded at Heathrow Airport on May 17 set to be cast aside.

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