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Brace for 2025's first heatwave: Met Office confirms temperatures of up to 32C are on the way for Britain this week

Forecasters are expecting the heat to build gradually in Britain over the coming days - and most areas will reach levels above the heatwave threshold of 30C to 33C by the weekend.

Gonna be hot in the Netherlands too, this weekend especially. Love summer, seeing all those hot women in hot outfits. Mmmm.

Drought concerns return with dry, hot weather on the horizon

The Netherlands is in for a stretch of dry and hot weather.

That's great for summer lovers, but not good for the water levels in the country.
The precipitation deficit will increase considerably in the coming period, bringing the Netherlands close to the record drought of 1976, Weeronline expects.

The country already faced drought in the first months of the year.
That was briefly interrupted in May, when 60 to 80 millimeters of rain fell in the northwest and southeast, and 20 to 40 millimeters in parts of the southwest.

But now, it is back to dry and sunny weather for the foreseeable future.
Temperatures will also increase considerably, with summer values of 28 degrees or higher in many places.
By the weekend, thermometers could even climb to tropical values of 32 or higher, especially in the southeast.

"This combination of dry, sun, and heat will increase the precipitation deficit rapidly."

Temperatures going into July could push Britain into record territory

Britain's record summer temperature could be about to fall with the ingredients in place for the hottest summer ever.

As the mercury this week rockets to 30C, experts say tropical conditions through the season could put July 2022's 40.3C under threat.

Scientists reveal exactly how HOT Britain could get – with heatwaves above 40°C set to become the norm


As the UK braces for the first heatwave of the year, scientists have revealed just how hot Britain could become.

A Met Office study warns that summers rivalling the famous 1976 heatwave could become the norm as the climate continues to warm.

During that summer the UK spent a sweltering fortnight above the heatwave threshold of 28°C (82°F).

Today, the researchers warn that the UK might spend two-thirds of the summer at those temperatures, with continuous heatwaves lasting up to a month.

In July 2022, the UK experienced the first recorded temperature above 40°C (104°F) as Coningsby, Lincolnshire recorded a record high of 40.3°C (104.54°F).

But as human-caused climate change continues to warm the planet, the Met Office's research shows that the chances of hitting 40°C are climbing at pace.

The study, published in the journal Weather, shows that there is now a 50/50 chance of the UK hitting 40°C again in the next 12 years.

Worryingly, the researchers warn that even hotter temperatures are possible, with a maximum of 46.6°C (115.9°F) now 'plausible' in today's climate.

 Work from anywhere BUT the office: Thousands flock to the coast and get set up in the garden ahead of hottest weekend of the year as Britain boils in 32C (90F) heat

Friday and Saturday nights will be uncomfortable for sleeping, with temperatures possibly staying above 20C (68F) in parts of the UK, which is known as a 'tropical night'.

 Britons will sweat through 34C heat today with the UK expected to break its record for the warmest day of the year so far for the second consecutive day.
The mercury hit a 2025 high of 32.2C (90.0F) at Kew in West London yesterday after the Government placed the whole of England under an amber heat-health alert.
And thermometers could soar further today as the first official heatwave of the year continues with 33C (91F) forecast - while tomorrow could rise to 34C (93F). The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issued an amber heat-health alert yesterday for the first time since September 2023, which is in force until Monday morning.

The five-day alert which began yesterday warns 'significant impacts are likely' across health and social care services because of high temperatures, including a 'rise in deaths', particularly among those aged 65 and over or people with health conditions.

 UK heatwave this weekend set to see temperatures soar to 34C though with storms also ahead - as experts warn hundreds could die from 'killer' temperatures

Forecasters predict highs of 34C (93F) in parts of eastern England such as Cambridgeshire, and 30C in the North East.

 Britain swelters on hottest day of the year as temperatures soar towards 34C and experts say death toll from heat will top 600
Britain swelters on hottest day of the year as temperatures soar towards 34C and experts

Sunglasses, sun cream and umbrellas are out in full force today, as sweltering Brits continue to be gripped by blistering weather as the temperatures continue to soar. 
Today has become the hottest day of the year so far with parts of eastern England set to be basking in sizzling temperatures of 34C. 
But it's not all sunshine and smiles as an amber heat-health alert has been issued for the whole weekend across England, as experts warn nearly 600 people in England and Wales could die in upcoming heatwaves.

 Amsterdam turns A10 into festival zone as heat prompts health warnings

A major stretch of Amsterdam's A10 ring road is closed this weekend for Op de Ring, a massive festival celebrating the city's 750th anniversary. The two-day event began Saturday morning with a highway race and a packed schedule of festivities, but medical experts have warned the city to cancel the run due to extreme heat, citing serious health risks.

The western, southern, and eastern segments of the A10 — from the A5 to the A1 interchanges — shut down Friday evening and will remain off-limits until Sunday afternoon. The closure makes way for Run op de Ring, a 7.5-kilometer race expected to draw 20,000 participants. Alongside the race, the festival features live music, multiple stages, sports events, and mass weddings, with 20 couples set to marry on the highway.

But with temperatures expected to climb to 34 degrees in the sun — and roughly 30 degrees in the shade — medical experts say the race could be dangerous. The paved highway, exposed to full sunlight, traps and reflects heat, creating what experts call the "asphalt effect," which can cause temperatures to feel significantly higher at ground level.

Quote from: Sandra on Jun, 21, 2025, Amsterdam turns A10 into festival zone as heat prompts health warnings

A major stretch of Amsterdam's A10 ring road is closed this weekend for Op de Ring, a massive festival celebrating the city's 750th anniversary. The two-day event began Saturday morning with a highway race and a packed schedule of festivities, but medical experts have warned the city to cancel the run due to extreme heat, citing serious health risks.

The western, southern, and eastern segments of the A10 — from the A5 to the A1 interchanges — shut down Friday evening and will remain off-limits until Sunday afternoon. The closure makes way for Run op de Ring, a 7.5-kilometer race expected to draw 20,000 participants. Alongside the race, the festival features live music, multiple stages, sports events, and mass weddings, with 20 couples set to marry on the highway.

But with temperatures expected to climb to 34 degrees in the sun — and roughly 30 degrees in the shade — medical experts say the race could be dangerous. The paved highway, exposed to full sunlight, traps and reflects heat, creating what experts call the "asphalt effect," which can cause temperatures to feel significantly higher at ground level.

Yeah how this didn't end in a disaster is incredible. Just watched a netflix show about Woodstock 99 which was on a runway of a airfield. But I haven't read anything that there where problems at all. Well done I guess.

The Gulf Stream is on the verge of COLLAPSING, scientists warn - as they find the first concrete evidence of major ocean circulation system weakening

In the 2004 film 'The Day After Tomorrow', Earth enters a sudden period of flash freezing due to the collapse of the Gulf Stream. Now, a study has revealed that this could soon become a reality.