The Met Office has given its verdict on when the heatwave will come to an end - and it’s pretty soon. While we’re sweltering today with temperatures predicted to have got up to around 30C in some places, there’s a change on the way.
This weekend has been the subject of a yellow heat-health alert from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office meaning that people should be checking on the elderly and those with health conditions and also that the NHS will be under increasing pressure.
The heat alert runs all weekend until 9am on Monday. People have been enjoying Glastonbury in the sun so far this weekend with many families going to parks, beaches and having barbecues in their gardens. However signs of change came today when the Met Office also issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms is in place for Sunday June 25 from 1pm - 9pm. The Met Office said: “Rainfall amounts will vary significantly, but some locations could see 30-40 mm in 1-2 hours. Frequent lightning, large hail (up to 3 cm in diameter) and strong, gusty winds will be additional hazards.”
