Day-by-day West Midlands weather forecast as UK heatwave sparks health alert

Naomi DeSouza
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-Credit: (Image: Birmingham Live)
-Credit: (Image: Birmingham Live)


Weather forecasters and health officials have issued a yellow warning as temperatures are expected to reach 30C for the first time this year. The West Midlands is set to bask in sunshine this week as the next few days bring some of the hottest temperatures this year.

The health alert, issued by the UK Health Security Agency, will come into force at 8am on Monday June 24 and remain in place in eight regions, including the West Midlands, until Thursday afternoon. The UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned that intense heat this week could pose a risk to people who are vulnerable.

As warm air surges northwards across the UK, we've put together a forecast for the West Midlands this week, according to the Met Office. Brummies can enjoy highs of 26C this week, with dry weather and "very warm" sunshine.

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West Midlands weather forecast as UK faces heatwave

  • Monday June 24- Sunny intervals changing to overcast by lunchtime. Highs of 25C, lows of 18C

  • Tuesday June 25 - Sunny changing to cloudy by lunchtime. Highs of 25C, lows of 16C

  • Wednesday June 26 - Sunny intervals changing to cloudy in the afternoon. Highs of 25C, lows of 16C

  • Thursday June 27 - Sunny intervals changing to cloudy by late morning. Highs of 24C, lows of 14C

  • Friday June 28 - Sunny all day. Highs of 21C, lows of 12C

Outlook for the week

Outlook for the week according to the Met Office: "Monday will be a dry day with low cloud and mist soon lifting to leave some bright or sunny spells. Feeling very warm when the sun comes out. Maximum temperature 26 °C. Tuesday should be a dry day with very warm or hot sunshine. A small chance of a shower on Wednesday, then rain arriving from the west bringing fresher air Thursday."

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