Level Three Heatwave

Just discovered that heatwave's are classified !

Were on level three at the mo, and this is the advise they give .........

Level 3 - Heatwave

Issued at: Tuesday 4 July 2006 at 09:39

The probability of heatwave conditions in parts of England and Wales between 0900 on Tuesday and 0900 on Wednesday is 90%

Hot, humid air will continue to affect southern parts of the United Kingdom during Tuesday and overnight into Wednesday. The warmest conditions will occur across Southeast England, East Anglia, the Midlands, as well as eastern parts of Southwest England and Wales. Maximum temperatures of between 30 and 32 degrees are likely in these areas with minima in the order of 15 to 18C in many parts and nearer 20 degrees in major cities. Sea breezes will moderate the temperatures near coasts, especially in the east. Less hot weather is expected to move across most parts of the country on Wednesday, although parts of the Midlands and Eastern England may still be at risk.

Region Risk Comments North East England 20% Cooler near coasts. North West England 40% Cooler near coasts. Yorkshire & the Humber 50% Cooler near coasts. East Midlands 90% Cooler near coasts. West Midlands 90% - East of England 90% Cooler near coasts. South East England 90% Cooler near coasts London 90% Especially in the west South West England 80% Mainly in the east. Cooler near coasts. Wales 90% Mainly in the southeast. Cooler near coasts.

Map of these regions

An update will be issued by 0900 on Wednesday 5th July.

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