27C Heatwave Alert For Friday

A warning is in place for people to be aware of the possibility of unusually high temperatures on Friday.

Temperatures are due to peak around 22C tomorrow, however after a warm (17C) night Friday is predicted to hit a 27C peak in the afternoon. The weather is due to be very warm and humid on Friday with heavy thundery downpours later on Friday and into Saturday.

The unusually warm temperatures and possibility of thunderstorms are due to a ‘Spanish Plume’, where warm and humid air from Spain meets cooler air from the Atlantic.

The Met Office warning states: “There is a 60 % probability of heatwave conditions between 0800 on Friday and 0800 on Sunday in parts of England.”

“The highest temperatures are likely on Friday (good confidence) then a very humid night to follow. Heavy thunderstorms in eastern areas on Saturday will lead to slightly lower maximum temperatures, but it will still be very humid.”

Of course the above is for England, however as weather does not stop on human borders we here in Wrexham are likely to be affected.

The official advice is: “Heatwaves can be dangerous, especially for the very young or very old or those with chronic disease.

“Advice on how to reduce the risk either for yourself or somebody you know can be obtained from NHS Choices at www.nhs.uk/summerhealth, NHS 111 or from your local chemist.”

If the above happens it seems it will be a few days where it will be hard to sleep, and shorts t-shirt and brolly weather!