Heatwave in Heathrow brings the hottest day in September

September heatwave has hit UK and health warnings have been issued. Heathrow today experienced its hottest September day in almost 70 years with a temperature of more than 32°C. The heatwave has brought a roasting high of 32.2°C at Heathrow, west of London, recorded just before lunchtime.

The Met Office is forecasting ‘hot and humid’ conditions in the East of England, the South East, London and the East Midlands and has issued a level 2 heatwave alert.

A very warm and humid air mass is in place across much of the UK, with conditions marginal for thunderstorm development this afternoon as temperatures rise.

Public Health England and NHS England have both urged caution, saying the weather can pose a risk to health. But yellow warnings for rain in northern England and south-east Scotland are also in place.

However, Wednesday has potential for the same sort of temperatures, around 30°C, with a possible thundery breakdown.

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Article Source: independent.co.uk