By Charlotte Webster-
The UK is heading for one of its hottest heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach 36C later this week. Brits have already been complaining about the intensity of the summer this year, particularly the first two heat waves of the year.
Even at the much lower temperatures, many Brits still consider the weather too hot, whilst others simply bask in the weather.
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Tom Morgan, a meteorologist at the Met Office, said: “We’ll probably see highs reaching the mid-30s quite widely on Wednesday, and indeed on Thursday too for England and Wales.
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“On Wednesday, probably the Midlands, maybe a little bit further south, the M4 corridor, west of London, up towards the Midlands, is where we might have a small chance of reaching 36C in one or two spots.
“But Thursday at this stage looks the most likely hottest day of the week.
“So 36C is a fairly reasonable probability locally on Thursday and there’s a small chance it could get even higher than that.”
Half of England and all of Wales have already been declared in drought, and more regions could be added when the National Drought Group meets on Monday.
Mr Morgan continued: “If it wasn’t for this incredible summer that we’re currently seeing, then we’d be talking about these temperatures as being really, very unusual.
“But of course, we’ve had such an exceptional summer, people have become a bit used to it.”
He also warned of “potential impacts” to public infrastructure, including railway lines and power networks, as well as dangers to vulnerable individuals.
Health authorities have raised concerns about the risk to vulnerable groups, predicting “significant impacts” on health and social care services and a possible rise in heat-related deaths.
Yellow heat health alerts remain in place for the East Midlands, West Midlands, South East, South West, East of England, Yorkshire and the Humber, and London, and are set to stay until 9pm on Tuesday. Brits are advised to drink as much water as possible, to avoid dehydration, and also have fans at their disposal, both at home and outside.
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