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UK heatwave: wildfire, health and drought warnings explained in five major maps

UK heatwave: wildfire, health and drought warnings explained in five major maps

UK can set a new high for the hottest day of the year For the second day in one lineThe temperature prediction with forecasts can reach 33C.

Mercury hit on Thursday 32.2c, West London in Kew – The hottest day of 2025 so far – as has swing under the country Amber Heat-Hold Alert.

Warning, issued by UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) For the first time since September 2023, includes all areas of England And remains till 9 am on Monday.

This warns that health and social care services due to high temperatures have “significant effects”, including increase in deaths, especially among people over 65 years of age or among people with health conditions.

Meanwhile, the temperature is predicted to reach the low 30s and may potentially be a 33c hit on Friday, Meteorological Office Said.

An amber heat health warning is till 9 am in England till Monday. ,Uhusa,

By Friday afternoon, many areas are expected to be passed Hatwave The criteria, Met Office Weather Forecaster Dan Straude said.

An official heatwave is recorded when the areas reach a certain temperature for three consecutive days, vary from 25C to 28C in different parts of thresholds.

Mr. Stroud said: “We are hoping to continue hot and dry conditions, it becomes a bit dangerous in the west during Friday, we are still expecting temperature that the temperature is still lower 30, 31C, 32C to reach quite widely, perhaps looking at 33C.”

This comes after a warning is issued as firefighters have so far responded to more than 500 wildfires in England and Wales.

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Till Thursday, 564 Forest fire The National Fire Chief Council (NFCC) said that the events have been responded to by English and Welsh Fire and Rescue Services so far this year, which is an increase of 717 percent in the same period in 2024, and more than double the number seen in 2022, which was the worst year on the record of Wildfire.

Public safety advice issued by NFCC involves avoiding the use of disposable barbecue in open rural areas, parks, and Moland areas and not giving up cigarettes, matches or glass bottles, as they can ignite dry vegetation.

With the condition of drying up during this time of the year, which means that the fire can burn in peat, and may burn for a long time, it is likely that some fire will take several days, instead of hours, to extinguish, will cause more damage and put further pressure on fire and rescue services, NFCC said.

Met Office Fire Servity Index: Most of England has a lot of fire seriousness if one had to start

Met Office Fire Servity Index: Most of England has a lot of fire seriousness if one had to start ,Met Office/Natural England,

He said that the increasing amount of cloud on Saturday on Saturday, with the possibility of rainfall, some that could be a thunder in the northern Wales and North-West England, while the eastern regions will see another dry and hot days.

The temperature will be in the low 30s, and perhaps on Saturdays the extreme magic will be extreme, as 34C is possible, still below the June record of 35.6C in 1976.

Mr. Strawud said that on Sunday will be another very hot day in the late 20s in the 20s south and east, somewhere else it will be cooler, with temperatures in the mid -20s, Mr. Strawud said.

Met office Saturday forecast

Met office Saturday forecast ,Meteorological Office,

Earlier this month, Environment agency (EA) said that Yorkshire went away from “long dry weather”Dry” Situation.

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This means that after a long period of low rainfall, county is facing lack of water.

Yorkshire Water stated that the drought condition does not change the situation for customers immediately, but water restrictions – such as hose pipe restrictions – are possible in this summer until the county sees “significant rainfall” in the coming months.

It follows the announcement of drought to the northwest of England in late May, including Greater Manchester, Mercesis and Checher, and Cumbria and Lancashire.

Meanwhile, many charity has issued a warning about the potential risks of hot weather.

St. John Ambulance urged the public to learn to familiarize themselves with the signs of heat tiredness and heatstroke.

The British Heart Foundation is encouraging people with heart conditions such as staying cold and hydrated to reduce potential health risks during heatweave, saying that heat can put extra stress on the heart.

Age UK urged people to examine old relatives, friends and neighbors whether they need anything and to ensure that they are not overwhelmed by excessive heat.

Dementia UK issued advice and suggestions how to support a loved one with dementia in summer, including keeping hydrated; Stay cold with appropriate clothes; Keep the person out of the heat; Cooling the person by avoiding hot drinks, alcohol and caffeine; And keep the atmosphere of the house cool.

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