Sheffield in store for 36C as record-breaking heatwave prompts amber health warning
An amber weather warning for extreme heat is in place for much of England
Sheffield could bake in record-breaking temperatures this week with extreme heat warnings in places for much of England.
The Met Office warns the mercury in South Yorkshire will climb day after day this week, up to as high as 36C by Thursday (June 25).
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Forecasters have said there is "growing confidence" the UK will break the record for the hottest June temperature of 35.6C, which was set in 1976 in Southampton.
UKSHA has issued an an amber weather warning for extreme heat is in place for essentially the entirety of England, while parts of London could reach 37C.
Separately, the Met Office reports an amber weather warning for extreme heat for large parts of the Midlands and the South.
The amber weather warning is not in place in Sheffield as of 8am on June 22, but does extend to Doncaster, Nottingham and Manchester.
Weather forecast in Sheffield
Here is the weather forecast for Sheffield this week (June 22-26) when temperatures could hit as high as 36C, according to the Met Office.
Monday, June 22: Highs of 28C. Dry, clouded sunshine hottest around 5pm. Chance of sprinkles from 6pm. Lows of 17C overnight.
Tuesday, June 23: Highs of 33C. The heatwave begins in earnest. Unclouded sunshine, very little breeze. As hot as 26C still by midnight, lows of 21C overnight.
Wednesday, June 24: Temperatures continue to climb, highs of 35C. Again very little breeze and very warm overnight, as hot as 23C at midnight. Lows of 20C overnight.
Thursday, June 25: Highs of 36C. Heatwave peaks. Hottest at around 4pm-5pm. Very small chance of sprinkles in late afternoon.
Friday, June 26: Some pressure taken off. Highs of 28C, breeze picking up. Should get cooler and cooler over the weekend down to 23C by Sunday.
Extreme heat warning
As a result, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warned people to expect significant impacts across health and social care services along with a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions.
The extreme heat could also bring disruptions to rail, road and air travel, with the possibility of some tarmac melting, according to the Met Office.
Heat sensitive equipment nationwide could also be affected, which threatens mobile phone coverage, internet and utilities like gas and water.
Further, humid conditions are forecast alongside potentially tropical nights, when the overnight temperature does not fall below 20C, making it feel "muggier" than last month's heatwave, the weather service said.
People in the alert area are advised to drink plenty of fluids and keep out of the sun, and avoid exercising between 11am and 3pm.
The hottest temperatures are expected in areas between Bristol and London and south of the M4, with most of England and Wales set to hit more than 30C this week, he said.
The heat comes after at least 15 people died after getting into trouble in open water during a hot spell in May.
Large crowds are expected in coastal areas and by bodies over water during the heatwave, raising the likelihood of people suffering injury or death in water.
Meanwhile, Europe is also sweltering under the heatwave, with temperatures forecast to hit 37C in Rome and 39C in Madrid on Monday.
In France , highs of more than 40C are expected on Monday as emergency services and military forces have been put on wildfire alert.
Last summer was the hottest on record for the UK, with a mean temperature of 16.1C between the start of June and the end of August, according to the Met Office.
The previous record was held by summer 2018, followed by 2006, 2003, 2022 and 1976.