Temperatures are set to soar close to 40C once again as a rare red warning for “extreme heat” has been prolonged, affecting 22 areas. The Met Office has indicated that 22 regions in London, South East England, and East of England will experience temperatures surpassing 36C and possibly hitting 38C. Initially expected to last until Thursday evening, the red warning has now been extended until Friday at 9pm.
According to the Met Office, the extraordinary period of hot and humid weather will persist in this region, with a high probability of impacts on the general population. The heat will be accompanied by elevated humidity levels, resulting in very warm and muggy nights.
The forecast suggests that the ongoing heatwave covering a significant part of England and Wales will continue through Friday. The focus of the highest temperatures on Friday is anticipated to shift towards eastern and southeastern England, where temperatures could exceed 36 Celsius in the shade, potentially reaching 38 Celsius in certain areas.
The forecaster emphasized that significant disruptions to daily life are expected, urging the public to take necessary precautions and adjust their routines to cope with these unusually high levels of heat for the UK.
