# Mike Silverstone

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## Timeline

- **2026-08-13**: Thursday: peak at 36°C — East Anglia and south-east England forecast to hit 36°C as the heatwave reaches its apex, with health alerts in effect.
- **2026-08-12**: Wednesday: 32-34°C — Temperatures surge ahead of the expected Thursday peak.
- **2026-08-11**: Tuesday: widespread 30°C — Much of England and Wales reaches 30°C, marking the likely continuation of the 30°C-day record chase.
- **2026-08-10**: Brief dip on Monday — A temporary cooldown before high pressure reasserts and a southerly flow develops.
- **2026-08-09**: Sunday into the low 30s — Southern and south-east England see temperatures climb into the low 30s °C.
- **2026-08-08**: Saturday heat — Highs of 30°C expected in England and Wales, with the Met Office warning of intensifying heatwave conditions.
- **2026-08-07**: Temperatures begin to climb — Friday temperatures reach 27°C as the weekend heat builds, with a north-south weather split bringing rain to Scotland and Northern Ireland.
- **2026-07**: Two July heatwaves — Back-to-back heatwaves in July exacerbate drought conditions and fuel wildfires across the UK.
- **2026-06**: Second record-breaking heatwave — June heatwave pushes temperatures to 38°C on June 28 in Norfolk, resulting in part of 2,800+ total excess deaths from the two events.
- **2026-05**: Record-breaking heatwave — A severe May heatwave contributes to excess deaths and sets early-season temperature records.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### UK Set to Smash 30°C Day Record with 36°C Peak as Heatwave Returns
2026-08-08 02:32:32 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

The UK's fifth major heatwave of 2026 is set to drive temperatures to 36°C, likely breaking the all-time record for days above 30°C and intensifying strain on energy, water, and health systems. For climate and energy professionals, this pattern underscores accelerating warming risks and the imperative for adaptive infrastructure.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/uk-heatwave-36c-30c-day-record

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