The Met Office has issued an amber warning for power cuts on Monday and Tuesday as the UK braces for a heatwave with temperatures reaching 34C. Power outages are possible from 1am on Monday, June 22, according to the alert.
Guidance on Preparing for Power Cuts
In its advice on how to handle a power cut, the Met Office recommends: "Switch off appliances - turn off items such as irons, ovens, electric fires and fryers as they could pose a hazard if the power comes back on when you are not there."
For those using digital landlines without a mobile phone or in areas with poor mobile signal, the Met Office advises contacting your communications provider about additional support in advance.
Weather Forecast Details
The Met Office forecast for the weekend states: "Spells of rain in the northwest edging slowly southeast with showers following. Low cloud and coastal mist in the west and southwest. Drier elsewhere with sunny spells. Very warm or hot in the southeast and feeling muggy."
Overnight, rain continues southeast and eases. Clear spells and isolated showers are expected in the northwest, where it will be a little fresher. The south and southeast will remain warm and muggy.
Monday will be rather cloudy at first with light rain in the south and isolated showers in the north. Generally dry with sunny spells developing for most, feeling a little less warm.
Outlook for Late June
Looking ahead to June 23 onwards, the Met Office predicts: "Probably a north-south split at the start of this period. Many areas in the south will be mainly fine and dry with temperatures well above normal, albeit with a small risk of a few showers or thunderstorms at times. In the north, changeable with some showers or spells of rain, perhaps heavy at times, and temperatures near normal, although with drier, brighter periods also."
Into late June, high pressure may begin to build, leading to more widely dry and settled conditions. Temperatures are likely to be above normal for many areas.
