Ryan Price

The Met Office warns that a long-lasting marine heatwave around the UK may reach Category 4 levels next week as sea temperatures run up to 5C above normal. Following June’s record-breaking heat, inland temperatures are expected to rise into the low 30s across eastern and southern England, meeting heatwave criteria by midweek, though not matching June’s extreme heat and humidity. Meteorologists caution that warm weather will not eliminate the risk of cold-water shock, urging swimmers to use RNLI‑lifeguarded beaches and follow safety guidance.