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UK weather: heat health warning upgraded as heatwave forecast

UK upgrades heat health warning from yellow to amber as hottest day of year predicted

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023

UK heatwave: Amber health alert issued amid increased risks for vulnerable groups

UK could see the hottest day of 2023 this week, with temperatures predicted to rise to 32C in some parts

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023

What is a heat dome and will the UK be affected?

Some Mediterranean countries are experiencing hotter than usual weather due to the formation of ‘heat dome’

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023

Marine heatwaves don't just hit coral reefs. They can cause chaos on the seafloor

Most of us know what a heatwave feels like on land – sweltering heat for days. But oceans get heatwaves too. When water temperature goes over a seasonal threshold for five days or more, that’s a marine heatwave. They do their worst damage in summer, when the ocean is already at…

The Conversation · Sep 4, 2023

Minnesota prison resolves dispute with 100 inmates refusing to return to cells

Facility put on lockdown after inmates refused to return to cells amid extreme high temperatures

The Guardian - US · Sep 4, 2023

Poor rainfall leading to summer-like peak demand, says Karnataka Energy Minister K.J. George

Karnataka faces summer-like peak demand for electricity due to poor monsoon. Govt. is purchasing power to meet shortfall & planning to import coal for better power generation. Union Minister of Power & Renewable Energy says nation is fully prepared to meet any spike in demand.

The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023

Heatwave could see UK hotter than Ibiza, Ayia Napa and Athens

UK temperatures could hit 32C on Wednesday and Thursday, according to the Met Office

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023

UK could be hotter than Ibiza as temperatures may reach 32C

The Met Office has said temperatures could be 4C hotter than the Spanish island and UK temperatures could also be warmer than Ayia Napa in Cyprus.

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023

Has the US learned to cope with extreme heat? Next summer could be even hotter

This year’s heatwaves have been a huge challenge – and scientists predict 2024 will likely break records again

The Guardian - US · Sep 4, 2023

What is an Indian Summer? UK heatwave could end abruptly after snow forecasts

There are different theories about where the term “Indian summer” originates from

Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2023