BRITS are set to see temperatures reach a scorching 34C by the weekend – prompting the Met Office to issue a severe heat warning.
Friday is likely to be the hottest day of the year, with sun-starved Brits set to pack the nation’s beaches and parks this weekend.
But in response to the baking weather, the Met Office has issued a level 2 heat-health warning.
Speaking on the heatwave, Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Dan Rudman said: “Temperatures will continue to rise as we go through the week, becoming well above-average by Friday when many parts of the southern half of the UK are likely to exceed 30C and may even reach 34C in some places.
“This is the first spell of hot weather this year and it is unusual for temperature to exceed these values in June. Many areas will also see some warm nights with minimum temperatures expected to be in the high teens or even low 20Cs for some overnight.
Londoners to bask in 28C heat on Wednesday
According to the Met Office, Londoners can expect scorching temperatures of 28C tomorrow.
“Dry with light winds and prolonged sunshine through the day.
” Becoming very warm or hot inland, though fresher again at the coast where sea breezes may develop from late morning. Maximum temperature 28 °C.”
In pictures: Brits gaze at awe-inspiring strawberry supermoon
In a sight that is sure to amazing any who see it, a huge red moon was pictured in the sky during the early hours of this morning.
This ‘Strawberry Supermoon’ could be seen throughout the nation, as cloud was light and the sky was clear.
Pictured below, onlookers can be seen taking in the views atop a hill in Galstonbury Somerset.
Where has this scorching heatwave come from?
The Met Office has taken to Twitter to explain just where this heatwave has come from.
Hot air has moved in continental Europa, leading to a staggering 34C Friday.
However, things will begin to cool by next week, as cooler air moves in from the north.
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As the temperatures ramp up, Brits across the nation have headed to their nearest seaside.
Today has been a bright, hot and dry day for most Brits, but things are set to heat up even further.
By Friday, parts of the south will be experiencing a serious heatwave, with the mercury set to hit 34C.
Londoners to bask in 28C heat on Wednesday
According to the Met Office, Londoners can expect scorching temperatures of 28C tomorrow.
“Dry with light winds and prolonged sunshine through the day.
” Becoming very warm or hot inland, though fresher again at the coast where sea breezes may develop from late morning. Maximum temperature 28 °C.”
In pictures: Brits gaze at awe-inspiring strawberry supermoon
In a sight that is sure to amazing any who see it, a huge red moon was pictured in the sky during the early hours of this morning.
This ‘Strawberry Supermoon’ could be seen throughout the nation, as cloud was light and the sky was clear.
Pictured below, onlookers can be seen taking in the views atop a hill in Galstonbury Somerset.
