https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/globalwarming/Recent content in globalwarming on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usMon, 29 Jun 2026 06:27:12 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/uk-set-for-second-heat-dome-heatwave-with-temperatures-reaching-41c/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:27:12 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/uk-set-for-second-heat-dome-heatwave-with-temperatures-reaching-41c/The UK is bracing itself for a second intense heatwave in quick succession, as new weather maps reveal the potential for a “heat dome” to trap soaring temperatures across the country. After a brief respite from last week’s scorching weather, forecasts indicate that the nation could face its hottest days on record by mid-July. Last week’s heat was caused by a “heat dome” — a high-pressure system that stalls over a region, trapping hot air and causing temperatures to spike.https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/met-office-warns-of-potential-45c-heatwaves-as-future-uk-summers-could-intensify/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:04:37 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/met-office-warns-of-potential-45c-heatwaves-as-future-uk-summers-could-intensify/The Met Office has issued an unprecedented warning about the possibility of 45C heatwaves in the UK as an intense heatwave currently grips the nation. Red extreme heat warnings signal the threat to public health, infrastructure, and everyday life as record-breaking temperatures are expected to shatter longstanding UK June records. Scientists from the Met Office emphasize that future heatwaves could grow dramatically more severe. A plausible scenario projects UK temperatures reaching 45C by 2056, driven by around 2.