UK weather: the latest Met Office forecast
Ministers are reportedly drawing up plans for an emergency response to the heatwave that is currently taking over the country, following the Met Office’s amber heat warning on Monday.
The Daily Telegraph reported that a Cobra meeting was held in Downing Street on rising temperatures in the UK and the potential danger to life if temperatures reached 40ºC.
The meteorological office has issued the amber extreme heat alert for “exceptionally high” temperatures through Sunday, and meteorologists warn that conditions can cause serious illness or even death.
The UK Health Safety Agency (UKHSA) could declare a “level four emergency” if the heat becomes so severe that “illnesses and deaths could occur among the fit and healthy”.
A spokesman told the newspaper, “There is a possibility of a level four heat wave. If it exceeds 104F (40C), it is likely to be a level four heat wave for the first time.”
The heat wave has just begun and forecasters have refused to rule out the possibility that the UK could see record temperatures of 40ºC towards the end of the week.
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A large fire surrounds the North Yorkshire countryside amid the heat wave
A large fire surrounds the North Yorkshire countryside amid the heat wave
Joe Middleton July 12, 2022 10:28 AM
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The TUC asks staff to work from home or adjust schedules during the heat wave
The TUC has urged employers to relax dress codes, let staff work from home or adjust their hours during the UK heat wave.
The TUC says employers can help their workers:
- Sun protection: Prolonged sun exposure is dangerous for outdoor workers, so employers should provide sun protection.
- Allowing flexible work: Giving staff the opportunity to arrive earlier or stay later will allow them to avoid the stifling and unpleasant conditions of rush hour. Bosses should also consider allowing staff to work from home while it is hot.
- Keeping workplace buildings cool: Workplaces can be kept cooler and more bearable by taking simple steps, such as opening windows, using fans, keeping staff away from windows or heat sources, or installing ventilation or cooling to air.
- Temporarily relax workplace dress codes – Encouraging staff to work in more casual than normal clothing, leaving jackets and ties at home, will help keep them cool.
- Keeping staff comfortable: Allowing staff to take frequent breaks and providing a supply of cold drinks will help keep workers cool.
- Talk and listen to staff and their union: Staff will have their own ideas on how best to deal with excessive heat.
- Sensitive hours and shaded areas for outdoor workers: outdoor tasks should be scheduled for early in the morning and late in the afternoon, not between 11:00 and 15:00, when UV radiation levels and temperatures are higher. Heads should provide canopies / shadows when possible.
Joe Middleton July 12, 2022 10:05 AM
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Heat waves are getting worse: what role does climate change play?
As summer begins to advance, heat waves have already taken over parts of the United States, Europe and South Asia with deadly temperatures and conditions.
Over the past 100 years, heat waves have become the hottest and most frequent in the world, according to the latest report from the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the world’s leading authority on climate change. climate.
The average global temperature has risen by about 1.2 degrees Celsius (2.2 degrees Fahrenheit) since the Industrial Revolution began in the 19th century.
The IPCC is unequivocal about what is causing this additional heat in the atmosphere: the emissions created largely by the combustion of fossil fuels by humanity.
Heat waves are getting worse: what role does climate change play?
About 90 percent of the heat is being absorbed by the ocean
Joe Middleton July 12, 2022 10:00 AM
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I have discovered the worst thing to do in a heat wave, without any kind
No, it’s not commuting, although traveling by public transportation during a heat wave is very similar to taking a one-way ticket straight to hell, writes Victoria Richards.
Opinion: I have discovered the worst thing that can be done in a heat wave, without any kind
No, it’s not commuting, although traveling by public transport during a heat wave is very similar to taking a one-way ticket straight to hell.
Joe Middleton July 12, 2022 9:30 p.m.
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The 30 per cent chance that Sunday will be the hottest day ever recorded in the UK
There is a 30% chance that Sunday will be the hottest day ever recorded in the UK.
On Monday, the Met Office issued an amber weather warning for extreme heat in parts of the UK before temperatures rise this week.
The rare warning indicates that there could be a danger to life or a possible serious illness as a result of scorching temperatures.
Other problems could include road closures and delays or cancellations of rail and air travel.
The Meteorological Office said the warning will be made from 12.01 on Sunday morning to 23.59 at night, when temperatures are expected to rise to 30 degrees.
The warmest day on record in the UK was the 38.7 ºC heater recorded at the Cambridge Botanic Gardens in July 2019.
On Monday, Met Office forecaster Simon Partridge told the PA news agency: “Some parts of the south-east of England could exceed 35ºC on Sunday.
“Right now, we are looking for a 30% chance of seeing the hottest temperature recorded in the UK.”
Joe Middleton July 12, 2022 8:54 AM
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Ministers “draw up plans for emergency response to heat wave”
Ministers are reportedly drawing up plans for an emergency response to the heatwave that is currently taking over the country, following the Met Office’s amber heat warning on Monday.
The Telegraph reported that a Cobra meeting was held in Downing Street on rising temperatures in the UK and the potential danger to life if temperatures reached 40ºC.
The UK Health Safety Agency (UKHSA) could declare a “level four emergency” if the heat becomes so severe that “illnesses and deaths could occur among the fit and healthy”.
A spokesman told the newspaper, “There is a possibility of a level four heat wave. If it exceeds 104F (40C), it is likely to be a level four heat wave for the first time.”
Joe Middleton July 12, 2022 8:37 AM
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See: rare heat warning Sunday
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for Sunday, with “exceptionally high” temperatures expected in some parts of England and Wales.
See more about the notice on Independent TV:
Met Office issues an amber warning for extreme heat as temperatures rise
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for Sunday (July 17), with “exceptionally high” temperatures expected in some parts of England and Wales. An amber warning could mean “the possibility of travel delays, road and rail closures, power outages and potential risk to life and property.” Adverse health effects are to be expected and may not be limited to those vulnerable to heat, the Met Office said. Temperatures reached 32 degrees in parts of southern England on Monday (July 11) as the heat wave occurred. let’s go. Click here to sign up for our newsletters.
Zoe Tidman July 12, 2022 8:33 AM
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What was the hottest temperature yesterday?
Let’s take a look at what happened yesterday, including its hottest temperature:
Zoe Tidman July 12, 2022 7:45 p.m.
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Tuesday brings chances of drizzle for some
Parts of the UK may see some rain today as Britain continues to cook in a heat wave that is likely to break records.
The Met Office said some areas in the north of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland will see light rain, but mostly in small amounts.
For Wales and central and southern England there will be no such respite and temperatures will remain high, although forecasters expect the whole of the UK to start the day much more cloudy than Monday.
The Independent will bring you all the weather news throughout the week. Follow us to see how Britain is doing in the latest heat wave.
Liam James July 12, 2022 7:00 p.m.
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‘It’s hotter than hell!’ British Airways passengers have been forced to wait 90 minutes on a suffocating plane
Passengers traveling on a delayed British Airways flight to London Heathrow were kept waiting last night on a suffocating plane for 90 minutes at Nice airport (writes Jo Caird).
The cabin crew handed out water to the passengers, but two fell ill and had to be removed from the plane, according to MailOnline. After 90 minutes, the pilot allowed the remaining passengers to disembark from the plane and wait at the airlift.
Smartphone images show passengers trying to stay cool on the airlift. Once back on board, the cabin crew distributed packages of chips to the passengers.
“It’s embarrassing. It’s hotter than hell on this plane. British Airways is slowly killing us,” one passenger said.
“It’s really disgusting that they don’t have air conditioning. British Airways is literally a joke. “
British Airways passengers have been forced to wait 90 minutes on a suffocating plane
Two people fell ill and were removed before the pilot was forced to allow the remaining passengers to wait on the airlift.
Liam James July 12, 2022 6:00 p.m.