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What You Need To Know · July 8 · 5 min

How many more heatwaves could the UK get this summer?

The UK is in the middle of its third heatwave of the year, with temperatures climbing into the mid-30s in parts of the country. So how hot could it get? How long will it last? And how many heatwaves could we see this summer? In this video, we'll explain what causes heatwaves, why heat in the UK can feel more intense than in many other countries, and the events already being disrupted by soaring temperatures.

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The UK is in the middle of its third heatwave of the year, with temperatures climbing into the mid-30s in parts of the country.

So how hot could it get? How long will it last? And how many heatwaves could we see this summer?

In this video, we'll explain what causes heatwaves, why heat in the UK can feel more intense than in many other countries, and the events already being disrupted by soaring temperatures.

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