# Met Office

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-16**: Heat Health Alerts Expire — Amber and yellow heat health alerts issued by UKHSA are set to expire at 9pm.
- **2026-07-14**: Thunderstorms Possible — Met Office warns of possible thunderstorms in parts of the south, though overall conditions remain dry.
- **2026-07-12**: Weekend Highs Continue — Forecast highs of 32-34°C in Wales and south-west England; England vs Norway World Cup quarterfinal may drive increased emergency calls.
- **2026-07-11**: Record 35.2°C at Coton — Temperatures peak at 35.2°C in Coton, Cambridgeshire, marking the sixth day in 2026 that the UK has reached 35°C — a new record.

## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### 2,700+ Estimated Heat Deaths Expose UK Health System’s Preparedness Gap
2026-07-13 05:55:51 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

More than 2,700 excess deaths are estimated from the UK’s record-breaking May–June 2026 heatwaves. The toll highlights the need for heat‑health action plans, upgraded hospital surge capacity, and building codes that protect vulnerable populations.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/uk-heatwave-health-system-preparedness-gap

### NHS Warned as UK Hit by Record 6th 35°C Day in a Single Year
2026-07-11 17:44:15 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3

The UK’s prolonged heatwave has set a new record with six days above 35°C this year, prompting extended amber and yellow heat health alerts. Emergency services face surging 999 calls and wildfire risks, putting the NHS under severe strain. Health leaders urge protection of vulnerable populations as temperatures remain dangerously high through the weekend.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/uk-heatwave-health-services-brace-record-temperatures

### 38°C Heatwave to Trigger Rise in Deaths Among Over-65s, UKHSA Warns
2026-06-28 08:23:29 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 19

The UK Health Security Agency warns of significant health and social care impacts and a likely increase in deaths as extreme heat grips the nation. Vulnerable groups, especially over-65s and those with pre-existing conditions, are at highest risk, while healthcare services brace for added strain during the multi-day event.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/uk-heatwave-health-mortality-38c

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