UK weather maps show next 36C heatwave starts in July
Weather forecasts indicate that parts of England could experience a heatwave with temperatures reaching 36C by the end of July. The Met Office warns that these extreme temperatures may cause significant disruptions to transport and health services across the nation.
Why it matters
Extreme heat events pose public health risks and infrastructure challenges, highlighting the increasing frequency of climate-related weather extremes in the UK.
Brits look set to welcome another wave of extreme heat as temperatures are set to surpass those felt in Greece in a handful of areas. The hot spell should start at the end of July and carry on into August, with the Met Office warning that conditions could turn “very warm again by the start of August”. Weather maps show temperatures climbing next week on Wednesday as some areas are forecast for a whopping 36C. This is hotter than the majority of areas in Greece, only reaching 35C, and will feel sweltering for many Brits. Greater London Surrey Berkshire Buckinghamshire Although not quite surpassing the Mediterranean heat, several other areas will also climb to the mid thirties. Places near the coast in Sussex are also likely to reach 35C, as further north Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire could also see 35C.
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