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Britain Set For Hottest Day In Nine Years

Britain Set For Hottest Day In Nine Years

 

 

Britain is set for its hottest day of the decade today, with parts of the UK warmer than Barcelona and Athens.

Highs of 35C (95F) are anticipated in the South East and into the Midlands – close to the July record of 36.5C (98F) set in Wisley, Surrey in 2006.

Temperatures have hit 34.5C (94.1F) at Northolt in west London, with most of Britain expected to experience temperatures of 30C (86F) and 33C (91.4F).

The beach-towel weather will continue into the weekend, though Thursday will be slightly cooler.

Britons may also need to dig out their brollies, with thunder spells predicted for some areas later in the week.

A level-three heatwave alert could be issued today – one level below a national emergency.

Public Health England (PHE) has warned there could be an increase in illness and deaths, and has advised people to try and stay out of the sun between 11am and 3pm.

The organisation has called on the public to look out for the elderly, young children and those with serious illnesses.

Network Rail was forced to cancel or delay some journeys on Tuesday amid fears tracks could buckle in the heat – and more of the same is expected today.

A spokeswoman said metal rail tracks could get 20C (68F) hotter than the air temperature, meaning they could reach 55C (131F) – prompting worries the steel could expand and buckle.

She said they were monitoring track temperatures and speed restrictions were in force on a number of lines. She warned: “There will be delays, but they might not be significant delays.”

Rail company Southeastern said people might wish to avoid travelling between 1pm and 7pm.

The AA has warned roads could melt, causing disruption for motorists, while motoring group RAC said the number of accidents surged by 92% as a result of yesterday’s hot weather.

Bottled water has been given to lorry drivers stuck in tailbacks on the M20 in Kent, which has been caused by striking ferry workers who have closed the Port of Calais.

Water has also been handed out to passengers at Greater Anglia stations, including Ipswich and Norwich.

But it is not all bad news for commuters, with PHE recommending flexibility from employers.

Dr Angie Bone said: “During very hot weather, pregnant women and people who have chronic illnesses, including cardiovascular, respiratory, renal conditions, diabetes or Parkinson’s disease, may experience discomfort if indoor temperatures are particularly hot and in using public transport.

“Employers should ensure indoor areas are kept cool and consider allowing these individuals to travel to or from their place of work during cooler, or less busy times of the day.”

It could be the hottest day in the history of Wimbledon today, which could trigger the tournament’s controversial heat rule.

This allows women, but not men, to take 10-minute breaks if the temperature hits a certain level.

The heatwave is being caused by a warm front and tropical continental air mass from Europe.

If a level-three alert is issued, social and healthcare services would have to mobilise community and voluntary support for high-risk groups.

Media alerts about keeping cool would also be issued.

MeteoGroup have warned that wind is carrying dust whipped up from the Sahara towards Britain, where it could coat cars.




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