Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe UK is preparing for its fourth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures in parts of southern England expected to rapidly reach 32-33C from Wednesday. This heatwave will create a 'north-south split', with southern England experiencing high temperatures while Northern Ireland, Scotland, and northern England will see clouds and rain. Forecasters anticipate the heatwave will be short-lived, with temperatures widely cooling to near-average levels by the weekend. The ongoing dry and hot conditions, following a July that was 3C above average and saw significantly reduced rainfall, are elevating the risk of wildfires. The Fire Severity Index indicates an 'exceptionally severe' wildfire risk in pockets of east, south-east, and south England, particularly on Wednesday and Thursday. In fullFourth heatwave of summer to hit within days after weekend of cooler temperaturesMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Fourth heatwave to bring risk of ‘exceptionally severe’ wildfires in parts of England
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe UK is preparing for its fourth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures in parts of southern England expected to rapidly reach 32-33C from Wednesday. This heatwave will create a 'north-south split', with southern England experiencing high temperatures while Northern Ireland, Scotland, and northern England will see clouds and rain. Forecasters anticipate the heatwave will be short-lived, with temperatures widely cooling to near-average levels by the weekend. The ongoing dry and hot conditions, following a July that was 3C above average and saw significantly reduced rainfall, are elevating the risk of wildfires. The Fire Severity Index indicates an 'exceptionally severe' wildfire risk in pockets of east, south-east, and south England, particularly on Wednesday and Thursday. In fullFourth heatwave of summer to hit within days after weekend of cooler temperaturesMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
