Scorching Heat Grips London Before Thunderstorm Reprieve
So, if you’ve stepped outside lately and felt like you were being slow-cooked under the sun, you’re not imagining it—London and much of England are in the grip of a serious heatwave. We’re talking real-deal, high-30s heat. Today, the capital is sweltering, with temperatures reaching around 32°C, and that’s not even the hottest spot in the country. Eastern England is leading the heat race, with places like Cambridge, Norwich, and Peterborough hitting a blazing 33–34°C. It's been called the hottest day of the year so far, thanks to a mass of hot air drifting in straight from the Spanish coast. You can practically feel the Mediterranean vibes—minus the sangria and beach.
If you check the weather maps right now, they’re glowing red. Ventusky's data has us seeing red—literally—across most of the southeast. From Brighton up to Oxford and London, it's a scorcher. But it’s not just about daytime discomfort; the nights are tropical too. In some parts of the UK, it's not dipping below 20°C even at midnight. That’s the kind of sticky heat that has everyone tossing and turning, fans on full blast, windows wide open.
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Now, before you think this is going to be our new normal, there’s a shift coming. The Met Office has put out a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms expected to roll in from the northwest. Starting from 3pm Saturday and continuing into early Sunday morning, places like northern England and southern Scotland could see lightning, gusty winds, and even hail. Basically, nature's about to cool things down in dramatic fashion. That said, the southeast—including London—might still cling to highs of 28°C into Sunday, so don’t expect a complete cooldown just yet.
Health officials have already issued an amber heat-health alert that’s staying in place until Sunday evening. The advice? Stay hydrated, check on vulnerable friends and relatives, and maybe don’t go for that midday jog. This heat isn't just uncomfortable—it can be dangerous, especially for those with health conditions or limited mobility.
The bigger picture here is a bit worrying. Experts are warning that the chances of UK temperatures breaking 40°C in the near future are increasing due to climate change. With this spring already being recorded as the sunniest and driest on record, it’s clear something is shifting. Scientists at the Met Office are urging organizations to start preparing for more intense heat events going forward.
So, yes, enjoy the sun—but with caution. Relief is on the way in the form of fresher Atlantic air sweeping in by Sunday. Expect a more comfortable 21°C in places like Stoke-on-Trent and northern regions. And next week? The mercury dips even further into the high teens, with the BBC forecasting a return to wet, cooler days by July. You might even want to keep that umbrella handy again.
It’s a typical British twist—going from sweltering sun to soaking rain in just a few days.
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