The Met Office has issued a new 24-hour amber weather warning for extreme heat across the Midlands, with temperatures expected to reach up to 38°C on Friday, June 26. The warning, in effect from midnight to 11:59 pm, covers the West Midlands, East Midlands, east of England, London and south east England, north west England, and south west England.
Exceptionally Warm Conditions Continue
Forecasters predict 'hot and humid' conditions will persist, with 'exceptionally warm' temperatures both day and night. The amber warning follows a period of sweltering heat that has already affected the region.
Met Office spokesman Grahame Madge stated: "We have issued another amber warning for eastern and central England for Friday. As the forecast continues to evolve we may need to issue further updates once more detail becomes clear."
Temperature Forecast Details
The Met Office warning said: "Very hot weather will continue to affect much of England. Temperatures by day are widely expected to exceed 30 Celsius, with the hottest areas potentially peaking around 38C in eastern and central England. Overnight, temperatures are unlikely to fall much lower than high teens Celsius, and some places will not fall below low 20s Celsius. These high temperatures will also be accompanied by high humidity."
Cooler Conditions Expected
Cooler conditions will slowly begin to become established from the west following this period, although very warm conditions are likely to remain across east and south-eastern England through Saturday, albeit not as hot as earlier in the week.
