UK weather forecast: Britain set to be hotter than JAMAICA this week – with Friday to be hottest day of year

The Eiffel tower grows and more thunder in Summer

Most people look forward to Summer weather.

There, however, some facts about Summer that might blow your mind.

It’s seems ludicrous to suggest that snow might fall in the UK during June, however on 2 June 1975, show forced many cricket matches to halt. And 20 years prior -5.6C was recorded in June in Dalwhinnie and Norfolk.

Meanwhile, the Eiffel Tower is made of iron which means it expands in the heat. This leads it grow in the Summer sun and has been recorded to grow by 17cm!

And crickets can tell you the temperature. The frequency of a cricket’s chirps are in line with the air temperature, so simply count the chirps, divide by 3 and add 4 to find out the Celsius temperature.

Hotter than HAWAII this week!

BRITAIN will be hotter than Hawaii in the “first properly hot day” this year by the end of the week, forecasts predict.

The week will begin with a mixture of weather, with some pleasant warm weather in the south.

By Wednesday and the weekend, Brits will see the peak of the heatwave – with temperatures potentially in the low to mid 30Cs. 

Met Office Steve Keates said: “There’s not been much in the way of exceptionally warm days or hot days yet this year, but that it set to change. 

“We’re set to see probably a brief spell of hot weather at the end of this coming week.”

The end of the week it will be hotter than Hawaii which is due to only reach 24C.

Temperatures in the south are set to soar to high 20s with London to see 29C on Friday and staying in the high 20s for Father’s Day with experts predicting temperatures into the 30s.

Mr Keate said: “It could possibly be a little hotter than that…mid-30s are possible.”

“We should beat that comfortably on Friday and potentially exceed it, or get very close to it, on Wednesday and Thursday as well,” continued Mr Keate.

A heatwave is headed to the UK as well

It may not be 45C but it will be hot as the week draws on.

With temperature likely to reach 30C at the end of the week, people are being urged to wear sun screen and stay hydrated.

UV levels and pollen levels are both expected to be high according to the Met Office so those who suffer from hay fever are advised to take care and consider antihistamines to deal with it.

Most of us look forward to a heatwave, but they can be problematic for many.

A lot of the UK is finally enjoying Summer weather and loving it.

As the temperatures continue to rise, it’s important that we take care to stay safe in the heat.

For some, a heatwave can pose serious health risks.

Heatwaves can affect a person’s health if the following are true for you:
– You don’t drink enough. This can lead dehydration.
– Overheating, which can lead to serious problems for people who already have heart problems or difficulty breathing
– Heat exhaustion and heatstroke can be deadly if a person gets too hot

Take care to drink water and stay cool – the shade is your friend during a heatwave!

Protect your eyes in the Summer – they’re more sensitive than your skin

Eyes are 10 times more sensitive than skin.

UV rays can have serious lasting damage on the eyes and increase your chances of developing cataracts, the number one cause of blindness in the world.

The Met Office offers ways to protect your eyes from UV rays including good quality sunglasses that keep out 99 percent of the sun’s rays.

More information can be found here.

Pets can get hay fever too – here’s what to look out for

The symptoms pets get can be quite different to the one’s we’re used to.

While we know a runny nose, streaming and/or itchy eyes are quite common signs of hay fever for us, they aren’t the most common for our pets.

Here are the key things to look out for if you’re worried about hay fever in your pet.
– Licking or biting their paws
– Excessive scratching
– Redness of the skin, especially around the eyes and ears and in between the paws
– Shaking their head
– Rubbing their ears or muzzle
– Tired or lethargic, particularly on days when the pollen count is high

If you think your pet is suffering from hay fever, the best thing to do is take them to a vet.

Beware the pollen

With Summer finally here, it may be unsurprising that pollen levels are high.

Pollen season starts in January, and those of you who deal with hay fever may have been dealing with the effects since then.

But the Met Office has set the pollen forecast as ‘very high’.

For ways to tackle hay fever, click here.

What’s bringing about the hot weather on Friday?

With each day becoming warmer, the Met Office shared why Friday is expected to be hot.

Temperatures in France and Spain are expected to reach a perilous 45C.

Brits in these areas are warned to take care, stay hydrated and in cool. And while the UK is unlikely to see those sorts of temperatures, the weather is supposed to be very hot at the end of the week.

The reason for the high temperatures is due to the heat moving from the continent to our island.

Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Dan Rudman, said: “Temperatures will rise through the week, becoming well above-average by day by Friday when many parts of the southern half of the UK are likely to reach 30C or even 33C in isolated spots.”

“This is the first spell of hot weather this year and it is still unusual for temperature to exceed these values in June.

“Many areas will also see some warm nights with temperatures expected to be in the mid to high teens overnight.”

This weekend will also be pretty warm for most

It may not be as hot as Friday, but the chances are it’ll stay around the 13C mark.

Still fine BBQ weather, the weekend is likely to remain fine and dry for most.

Cloud and rain will affect south Wales and south west, central and northeast England.

After a long period of warm weather, though, there is a risk of isolated thundery showers in the southeast, and a northwesterly winds may bring cooler temperatures.

Warm weather is probable to remain in the south.

It’s getting hotter and hotter during the rest of the week

Wednesday to Friday will see temperatures increase from day to day.

The northwest will continue to experience cloud, rain and breezy conditions.

The rest of the UK will remain mostly dry with sunny spells, with each day getting warmer.

30C is expected on Friday across the south with some isolated showers.

Tomorrow’s weather will be much of the same

It’s unlikely for the north to experience warmth and sunshine tomorrow.

Instead, cloud and rain will be the main feature across the skies in the north tomorrow.

Meanwhile, the south will be mainly dry and windy, and very warm in the sunshine.

In pictures: Brits soak up the rays today on the beach

Almost tropical scenes at West Bay in Dorset today.

Those lucky enough to take the time off work enjoyed the glorious weather.

Some took a dip in the sea to cool off, while others stretched out on the warm gold sand.

Brits saw highs of 22C today, as the temperature raises ahead of next week’s heatwave.

Protect your eyes in the Summer – they’re more sensitive than your skin

Eyes are 10 times more sensitive than skin.

UV rays can have serious lasting damage on the eyes and increase your chances of developing cataracts, the number one cause of blindness in the world.

The Met Office offers ways to protect your eyes from UV rays including good quality sunglasses that keep out 99 percent of the sun’s rays.

More information can be found here.

Strong pollen causing ‘worse than usual’ hay fever

So many people have been suffering at the hands of hay fever this summer.

Yolanda Clewlow, Met Office relationship manager for health and air quality, told the Met Office’s Weather Snap podcast: “The potency of these pollen grains could be more intense this year, and that comes down to the weather we’ve had in spring.”

There are more than 150 types of grass pollen flowering during the summer.

The Eiffel tower grows and more thunder in Summer

Most people look forward to Summer weather.

There, however, some facts about Summer that might blow your mind.

It’s seems ludicrous to suggest that snow might fall in the UK during June, however on 2 June 1975, show forced many cricket matches to halt. And 20 years prior -5.6C was recorded in June in Dalwhinnie and Norfolk.

Meanwhile, the Eiffel Tower is made of iron which means it expands in the heat. This leads it grow in the Summer sun and has been recorded to grow by 17cm!

And crickets can tell you the temperature. The frequency of a cricket’s chirps are in line with the air temperature, so simply count the chirps, divide by 3 and add 4 to find out the Celsius temperature.

Next week will bring much of the same

Chances of rain in the northwest and warm dry conditions in the South.

Though there will likely be rain in the northwest next week, the temperatures may be warmer than this week.

Across the UK overall, conditions are expected to become drier.

There is still the possibility of rain or showers, particularly in the northwest, and a small risk of thundery weather in the south.

What’s bringing about the hot weather on Friday?

With each day becoming warmer, the Met Office shared why Friday is expected to be hot.

Temperatures in France and Spain are expected to reach a perilous 45C.

Brits in these areas are warned to take care, stay hydrated and in cool. And while the UK is unlikely to see those sorts of temperatures, the weather is supposed to be very hot at the end of the week.

The reason for the high temperatures is due to the heat moving from the continent to our island.

Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Dan Rudman, said: “Temperatures will rise through the week, becoming well above-average by day by Friday when many parts of the southern half of the UK are likely to reach 30C or even 33C in isolated spots.”

“This is the first spell of hot weather this year and it is still unusual for temperature to exceed these values in June.

“Many areas will also see some warm nights with temperatures expected to be in the mid to high teens overnight.”

It’s getting hotter and hotter during the rest of the week

Wednesday to Friday will see temperatures increase from day to day.

The northwest will continue to experience cloud, rain and breezy conditions.

The rest of the UK will remain mostly dry with sunny spells, with each day getting warmer.

30C is expected on Friday across the south with some isolated showers.

Protect your eyes in the Summer – they’re more sensitive than your skin

Eyes are 10 times more sensitive than skin.

UV rays can have serious lasting damage on the eyes and increase your chances of developing cataracts, the number one cause of blindness in the world.

The Met Office offers ways to protect your eyes from UV rays including good quality sunglasses that keep out 99 percent of the sun’s rays.

More information can be found here.

Most of us look forward to a heatwave, but they can be problematic for many.

A lot of the UK is finally enjoying Summer weather and loving it.

As the temperatures continue to rise, it’s important that we take care to stay safe in the heat.

For some, a heatwave can pose serious health risks.

Heatwaves can affect a person’s health if the following are true for you:
– You don’t drink enough. This can lead dehydration.
– Overheating, which can lead to serious problems for people who already have heart problems or difficulty breathing
– Heat exhaustion and heatstroke can be deadly if a person gets too hot

Take care to drink water and stay cool – the shade is your friend during a heatwave!

A heatwave is headed to the UK as well

It may not be 45C but it will be hot as the week draws on.

With temperature likely to reach 30C at the end of the week, people are being urged to wear sun screen and stay hydrated.

UV levels and pollen levels are both expected to be high according to the Met Office so those who suffer from hay fever are advised to take care and consider antihistamines to deal with it.