Extreme heat warnings for England - but Northern Ireland to see much more pleasant weather
While extreme heat warnings have been issued for parts of England, Northern Ireland is set for more pleasant weekend and start to next week.
An amber extreme heat warning has been issued for parts of the UK next week by the Met Office, as a new heatwave could see temperatures climb up to 34C.
The warning was posted for Monday and Tuesday for London , the east and south-east of England , and parts of the south-west of England and Wales .
It means there are potential health impacts for people vulnerable to extreme heat and heat-related issues for the wider population, and a possible increase in water safety incidents, the forecaster said.
The warning, which differs from amber heat health alerts issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), comes as another heatwave is expected to sweep parts of the UK during the weekend and early next week.
Northern Ireland will see much more moderatre conditions over the weekend and start to next week, however.
A Met Office spokesman told the News Letter: “High pressure will lead to a settled weekend across Northern Ireland with sunny spells and temperatures reaching the high teens to low twenties. The maximum temperature on Saturday will be 20C and on Sunday 22C.
"Monday could see some morning rain, clearing to sunny spells for the afternoon. Feeling warmer and more humid with highs around 25C. Tuesday should see sunny spells and highs of around 24C.”
By contrast, areas in southern and eastern England are likely to meet the heatwave threshold during the weekend, and there is a 40% chance of exceeding the highest ever temperature for June, which is 35.6C set in 1957 and 1976, the Met Office said.
East Anglia could record 32C on Friday before the hot spell temporarily shifts away from the UK, leaving Saturday with a potential high of 28C.
But temperatures are set to rise again from Sunday, as some areas in the south and south-east of England are forecast to reach 32C on Sunday and then push up to 34C on Monday for some.
Amber heat health alerts were previously posted by the UKHSA for the east, south-east and south-west of England , as well as London , from 12pm on Thursday until 8pm on Tuesday .
Greg Wolverson , deputy chief forecaster at the Met Office, said: "While heatwave criteria will be met for some in the south and south-east of England over the weekend, with temperatures into the low 30sC possible, the warmth will expand and intensify at the start of next week, which, coupled with high temperatures overnight, leads to potential impacts.
"Temperatures will peak around the mid-30sC on Monday and Tuesday. The humidity will also mean this feels close, warmer and more uncomfortable for many.
"Tropical nights - where the temperature doesn't drop below 20C - are also likely for some."
The warmth may bring some thundery downpours for some on Monday and Tuesday. The very high temperatures could continue across a smaller part of the country into the middle of the week, but this remains uncertain for now, the forecaster added.
The Met Office advised people to stay hydrated and avoid exercise between 11am and 3pm, closing curtains in rooms facing the sun and wearing sunscreen and a hat.