In Pictures: It’s a September scorcher – with ‘hottest day’ still to come
The September heatwave is expected to reach its zenith on Saturday.
They have had to wait for it this year – but sun lovers are finally enjoying sizzling temperatures.
Following a washout July and August, the September heatwave is expected to reach its zenith on Saturday, when temperatures could hit 33C in London, according to forecasters.
It is likely to be the hottest day of the year – beating 32.2C recorded in June.
This means weather impacts are likely to be felt across the health service, with those aged above 65 or with pre-existing respiratory or cardiovascular disease at greater risk.
Although temperatures have risen this high before in September, it is unusual for the heat to last so long, with the Met Office predicting five to six days above 30C for some areas.
Named after the Greek letter omega because of its shape, this system occurs when an area of high pressure gets stuck between two areas of low-pressure to the west and east and also slightly south.
