For the first time in its history, the British Weather Service has issued a warning of extreme heat. “Exceptional, potentially record-breaking temperatures are possible on Monday and then again on Tuesday,” the Met Office said Friday. Nights would be exceptionally warm for Britain, especially in cities. “This is likely to lead to widespread human and infrastructure impacts,” the agency said.
Schools announced earlier closing times as a result. In lieu of school uniforms, some schools allow sportswear to be worn and sports events are postponed. The warning applies to a large area between London, Manchester and the York Valley.
“40 Degree Neuralgic Threshold Showing Climate Change”
The British heat record is 38.7 degrees Celsius – measured on July 25, 2019 in the Botanic Gardens of the University of Cambridge. Meteorologists expect this value to be exceeded. With Office spokesman Grahame Madge even fears temperatures of 40 degrees. “If it reaches 40 degrees, that’s a neuralgic threshold showing that climate change is now upon us,” Madge said.
Heat dangerous, even for healthy people
The Met Office had previously warned of heat-related health risks – level 3 on the warning scale. Now the authority has announced level 4. According to the statement, this applies “when a heat wave is so severe and/or prolonged that its effects extend beyond health and social systems. At this level, illness and death can occur in fit and healthy people, and not just in high-risk groups.”
Source: Krone
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