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Met Office issues urgent UK health warning as 33C blazing heatwave declared
heatwave is on its way to the UK and have also issued a health warning.Many predictions over the past few days have suggested that the country is set to bask in hot weather for a sustained spell and the Met Office have now come out and said that the “heatwave criteria will be met in some areas in Southern and central England and Wales”.The mercury will start to crank up from this weekend, with highs of 33C forecast for Tuesday, while temperatures will be widely above average this weekend and throughout next week.NEXT WEEK: Rescuers stunned to discover 'large pigeon' stuck on roof was actually a bullmastiff Met Office deputy chief meteorologist, David Oliver, said: “The warm weather over much of England and Wales could last for much of next week.“In the short term, many can expect temperatures in the mid to high 20s over the weekend, and then in the low 30s during the start of next week.“Much of next week will remain warm for the time of year, as well as dry and sunny for many areas.”There is expected to be a slight dip in temperatures by the middle of next week, before thermometers will start to soar again by the end of next week and the following weekend.Not only has a heatwave been confirmed, but a level three heat health alert has also been issued for next week, highlighting the potential dangers the extreme temperatures can bring.Dr Agostinho Sousa, head of extreme events and health protection at UKHSA, said: “High temperatures are predicted for a prolonged period, so make sure to follow our simple health advice to beat the heat, such as covering windows exposed to direct sunlight and making sure that fridges, freezers and fans are working properly.“We want everyone to enjoy the hot weather when it arrives but also
106 million Americans in 24 states at risk as dangerous heat wave expands - fox29.com - Usa - state Tennessee - state Ohio - state Louisiana - state Mississippi - state Arkansas - city Houston - city Nashville, state Tennessee - county Rock - state Alabama - county Dallas - county Gulf - Houston - county Tuscaloosa - city Little Rock
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106 million Americans in 24 states at risk as dangerous heat wave expands
More than 106 million Americans in 24 states are under a heat alert.(FOX Weather) The National Weather Service says heat is expected to persist for the next few days, with well-above-average to record temperatures expected from the central and southern Rockies across the Plains and into the lower and mid-Mississippi, Tennessee and lower Ohio valleys.And as the heat index is expected to easily reach above 100 degrees in many parts of the country, Heat Advisories, Excessive Heat Warnings and Excessive Heat Watches have been posted across most of the eastern Plains states, the lower and mid-Mississippi Valley, the Ohio Valley the lower Tennessee Valley and the central Gulf Coast.The NWS says a strong area of high pressure will begin to build over the Tennessee Valley, which will also allow the heat to begin to build up in the Carolinas.WHAT IS THE 'FEELS LIKE' TEMPERATURE?The forecast high temperatures on Monday, June 13.(FOX Weather) Check out these high temperatures in the South on Monday.It will get into the mid- to upper 90s across the region from Dallas and Houston and along the Gulf Coast into the Mississippi and Tennessee valleys, as well as the Southeast.Nashville, Tennessee, will see a high temperature of about 100 degrees, but it will feel even hotter when you factor in the heat index.It will feel like 110 degrees or higher across the region on Monday.(FOX Weather) Even though the temperatures across the region will be at or near 100 degrees, it will feel even hotter.Dallas and Houston will feel like it's 103 degrees, and Little Rock, Arkansas, and Alexandria, Louisiana, will feel like 105 degrees.Nashville and Tuscaloosa, Alabama, will feel like it's about 100 degrees.HOW THE WEATHER YOU'RE ACCUSTOMED TO AFFECTS
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