Britain Braces for Another Wave of Record-Breaking Heat
Britain Braces for Another Wave of Record-Breaking Heat
As a third heat wave approaches, temperatures in parts of the UK could soar to near-record highs this weekend.
Britain is gearing up for its third heat wave of the summer, with forecasts predicting high temperatures particularly in Scotland, as a health warning is issued for vulnerable populations.
July 10, 2025, 12:52 p.m. ET – After a brief respite from the heat, Britain is once again set to face soaring temperatures, marking its third official heat wave of the year. Although this upcoming heat wave may not rival the peak temperatures experienced earlier in the summer, it is expected to be prolonged and extensive across the nation.
According to Jason Kelly, chief meteorologist at the UK’s Met Office, temperatures could reach 31 degrees Celsius (approximately 88 degrees Fahrenheit) on Thursday, followed by a rise to 32 degrees Celsius (around 90 degrees Fahrenheit) on Friday, especially in parts of England and Wales. The official definition of a heat wave in Britain involves three consecutive days of temperatures reaching a certain location-specific threshold. In Scotland and Northern Ireland, this threshold is set at 25 degrees Celsius (77 degrees Fahrenheit), while in London, it rises to 28 degrees Celsius (82.4 degrees Fahrenheit).
As the heat wave unfolds, the Met Office indicates that most counties in England, along with eastern Scotland and northern Ireland, are expected to meet these criteria, while other locations will still experience significantly above-average temperatures.
The UK Health Security Agency has issued yellow heat health alerts, denoting the lowest level of warning, for all counties in England until Tuesday. This alert cautions of potential severe impacts on health and social care services, particularly warning for an increased risk to vulnerable populations, including the elderly.
July 10, 2025, 12:52 p.m. ET – After a brief respite from the heat, Britain is once again set to face soaring temperatures, marking its third official heat wave of the year. Although this upcoming heat wave may not rival the peak temperatures experienced earlier in the summer, it is expected to be prolonged and extensive across the nation.
According to Jason Kelly, chief meteorologist at the UK’s Met Office, temperatures could reach 31 degrees Celsius (approximately 88 degrees Fahrenheit) on Thursday, followed by a rise to 32 degrees Celsius (around 90 degrees Fahrenheit) on Friday, especially in parts of England and Wales. The official definition of a heat wave in Britain involves three consecutive days of temperatures reaching a certain location-specific threshold. In Scotland and Northern Ireland, this threshold is set at 25 degrees Celsius (77 degrees Fahrenheit), while in London, it rises to 28 degrees Celsius (82.4 degrees Fahrenheit).
As the heat wave unfolds, the Met Office indicates that most counties in England, along with eastern Scotland and northern Ireland, are expected to meet these criteria, while other locations will still experience significantly above-average temperatures.
The UK Health Security Agency has issued yellow heat health alerts, denoting the lowest level of warning, for all counties in England until Tuesday. This alert cautions of potential severe impacts on health and social care services, particularly warning for an increased risk to vulnerable populations, including the elderly.
