If the forecasts are confirmed, then on Friday areas in the south east of England such as London will be warmer than Cyprus or Jamaica.
London, Thanassis Gagos
The country’s meteorological service has issued warnings for the health risks of citizens in various parts of the United Kingdom due to the heat.
The warnings are valid from today, culminating on Friday, when temperatures of 34 degrees Celsius are forecast in the south-east of England.
The last time such a high temperature in the United Kingdom was in August 2020.
According to meteorologists, there is little chance of breaking the June temperature record in the country, which is 35.6 degrees Celsius in 1976 in Southampton, southern England.
The high temperatures are due to the mass of hot air that will move north from Iberia and France.
For the south and central England a level two warning has been issued, out of the four on the scale, and for northern England a lower level one warning.
The warning concerns the health authorities, in order to prepare for the possibility of increased episodes of heat stroke and other health problems in the population.
If the forecasts are confirmed, then on Friday areas in SE England such as London will be warmer than Cyprus or Jamaica.
