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 specified that 22 regions in London, South East England, and East of England are expected to experience temperatures surpassing 36C and possibly hitting 38C. Initially scheduled to end on Thursday evening, the red warning has now been extended until Friday at 9pm.
According to the Met Office, the unusual hot and humid weather will persist in these regions, with significant impacts on the general population anticipated. The heat will be accompanied by high humidity, resulting in very warm and humid nights.
The forecast indicates that the ongoing heatwave affecting a substantial part of England and Wales will continue into Friday, with the focus of the highest temperatures shifting towards east and southeastern England. Maximum temperatures in the shade may exceed 36 Celsius, potentially reaching 38 Celsius in certain areas.
The forecaster warned of probable significant disruptions to daily life and urged the public to take necessary precautions and adjust their routines to cope with these exceptionally rare levels of heat for the UK.