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Heat health warnings have been issued across much of England as temperatures are forecast to climb to around 34 degrees Celsius. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has activated amber alerts for London, the South East, the East of England, and the East Midlands starting at 9:00 BST on Monday, continuing through to the same time on Wednesday, 5 August. These alerts highlight expected significant impacts on health and social care services, with an increased risk of deaths, notably among vulnerable individuals.
In addition to the amber warnings, less severe yellow alerts are in place covering the North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, West Midlands, and the South West regions for the same time period. At present, the North East remains the only area in England without any heat-related alerts. These updated heat health warnings supersede those from last week’s heatwave, reflecting a new period of potentially dangerous temperatures that could affect millions throughout the country.
Monday is anticipated to be the hottest day this week, as warm air moves northwards from France ahead of an incoming Atlantic low-pressure system. The temperature is expected to reach the low to mid-30s Celsius across southern and eastern England, with some areas in London and the Home Counties possibly hitting 34C. Meanwhile, the Midlands, East Anglia, and southern England will generally experience temperatures around or above 30C, while eastern parts of Wales are also likely to see unusually warm weather. In contrast, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and western parts of Britain will face cloudier conditions with outbreaks of rain as the low-pressure system advances across Ireland.
Rain is forecast to become heavier and more widespread on Tuesday, particularly in northern and western regions. Scotland is expected to receive the most significant rainfall, raising the risk of localised surface water flooding. While some showers may occur further south, these are likely to be relatively light and scattered. The warmest conditions will be confined to eastern England, where temperatures could still reach the low 30s Celsius, notably across East Anglia and London, whereas southern England and the Midlands will see temperatures drop into the mid to high 20s Celsius—several degrees cooler than Monday’s highs.
From midweek onwards, a weak cold front will introduce cooler Atlantic air, bringing an end to the recent spike in heat. Scotland and Northern Ireland will continue experiencing periods of heavy rain, while southern England will remain warmer and mostly dry before more settled weather is expected later in the week. However, minimal rainfall is anticipated for the drought-affected south, with any showers unlikely to bring meaningful relief following one of England’s driest Julys on record.
Looking ahead to the remainder of August, the weather is expected to remain mostly warm, dry, and above average in temperature. Although occasional showers and thunderstorms are probable, especially in northern parts of the UK, the prevailing pattern favors continued settled conditions across much of southern England. This suggests that drought conditions are likely to persist despite sporadic rainfall. Given the uncertainties associated with long-range forecasts, it is advisable to regularly check local weather updates for the most current information
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