The United Kingdom is prepared for unprecedented heat wave conditions as meteorologists predict that the arrival of the African Plume would result in "record-breaking" temperatures. According to the weather graphs, this high-pressure system is swiftly approaching the country and will cause severe conditions within the UK by the end of May, with temperatures reaching as high as 35 degrees Celsius, according to a report&nbsp;in the Independent.

The African Plume is a meteorological phenomenon characterised by a mass of hot air moving from the Sahara desert to Europe. The plume causes a lengthy&nbsp;period of exceptionally high temperatures, typically exceeding 30 degrees Celsius in the UK. Extremely high temperatures may last for days or weeks. Furthermore, the intensity can vary each year, depending on the atmospheric conditions.

"During an African plume event, southerly or southeasterly winds carry the hot and dry air across the Mediterranean Sea towards the British Isles. As the air mass moves over the warm waters of the Mediterranean, it absorbs heat and moisture, further intensifying its warmth and humidity," the outlet said.

Despite the fact that various factors may influence weather patterns, researchers believe that the growing frequency of African plumes is compatible with climate change and a warming Earth. According to Met Office meteorologist Honour Criswick, there is "a greater than normal chance" of heatwaves this summer in the UK. This is "consistent with our warming climate." "As with any longer-term forecast, there is some uncertainty," she noted.

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As per the report, Scotland and Northern Ireland could expect largely overcast sky with raindrops moving southeast on Saturday. "A brisk breeze may bring cooler temperatures to the far southeast." Most of the UK will enjoy fine and dry weather next week, with intervals of cloud and rain more probable in the northwest. "Unsettled&nbsp;weather remained a possibility in the far southeast," the outlet&nbsp;added.

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Scientists believe that our scorching earth will breach a critical temperature barrier for the first time in the coming years, reported BBC.

According to researchers, there is now a 66 per cent&nbsp;likelihood that we will exceed the 1.5°C global warming barrier between now and 2027.

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The possibilities are increasing owing to human-caused emissions and a possible El Nino weather trend later this year.

If the globe reaches the limit, scientists warn that the breach, while concerning, will most likely be brief. 
 
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The United Kingdom is prepared for unprecedented heat wave conditions as meteorologists predict that the arrival of the African Plume would result in "record-breaking" temperatures.

The United Kingdom is prepared for unprecedented heat wave conditions as meteorologists predict that the arrival of the African Plume would result in "record-breaking" temperatures. According to the weather graphs, this high-pressure system is swiftly approaching the country and will cause severe conditions within the UK by the end of May, with temperatures reaching as high as 35 degrees Celsius, according to a report in the Independent. The African Plume is a meteorological phenomenon characterised by a mass of hot air moving from the Sahara desert to Europe. The plume causes a lengthy period of exceptionally high temperatures, typically exceeding 30 degrees Celsius in the UK. Extremely high temperatures may last for days or weeks. Furthermore, the intensity can vary each year, depending on the atmospheric conditions. "During an African plume event, southerly or southeasterly winds carry the hot and dry air across the Mediterranean Sea towards the British Isles. As the air mass moves over the warm waters of the Mediterranean, it absorbs heat and moisture, further intensifying its warmth and humidity," the outlet said. Despite the fact that various factors may influence weather patterns, researchers believe that the growing frequency of African plumes is compatible with climate change and a warming Earth. According to Met Office meteorologist Honour Criswick, there is "a greater than normal chance" of heatwaves this summer in the UK. This is "consistent with our warming climate." "As with any longer-term forecast, there is some uncertainty," she noted. ALSO READ | UK PM Rishi Sunak, wife lose $668 million as value of their Infosys stake plummets As per the report, Scotland and Northern Ireland could expect largely overcast sky with raindrops moving southeast on Saturday. "A brisk breeze may bring cooler temperatures to the far southeast." Most of the UK will enjoy fine and dry weather next week, with intervals of cloud and rain more probable in the northwest. "Unsettled weather remained a possibility in the far southeast," the outlet added. Global warming set to break key limit for first time? Scientists believe that our scorching earth will breach a critical temperature barrier for the first time in the coming years, reported BBC. According to researchers, there is now a 66 per cent likelihood that we will exceed the 1.5°C global warming barrier between now and 2027. ALSO WATCH | G7 Hiroshima Meet 2023: Resilient supply chains for G7 nations to curb Chinese coercion The possibilities are increasing owing to human-caused emissions and a possible El Nino weather trend later this year. If the globe reaches the limit, scientists warn that the breach, while concerning, will most likely be brief. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

UK braces for 'African Plume Heatwave': Country to witness record-breaking temperatures

A dangerously intense heatwave across much of Europe is to spike even higher Thursday after already breaking records in several countries, impacting rail traffic and sending people in search of shade and water.

Paris was expected to see the mercury soar to as much as 41 or 42 degrees Celsius, breaking a 70-year-plus record of 40.4C (104.7 Fahrenheit) and turning the UNESCO-listed capital into a baking urban bowl.

Britain's Met Office predicted a chance that the UK record of 38.5C, which was recorded in Faversham, Kent, on August 2004, would also be exceeded on Thursday.

On Wednesday, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands all recorded their all-time highest temperatures.

Thursday was forecast to be the peak of Europe's latest heatwave -- the second in less than a month and impetus for a new focus to be given to climate change. Cooler weather with rain was expected to provide relief from Friday.

The body-sapping, leaden, shrivelling heat was posing difficulties for humans, animals and crops across the continent.

The northern third of France, including Paris, was under a red alert while the rest of the country had a yellow warning and water-use restrictions were in force.

Cyclists in the Tour de France in southern France had to puff their way over the course in well over 30C.

In the Netherlands, farmers have been leaving their cows outside to sleep, rather than bringing them in at night, while Dutch media said hundreds of pigs died when a ventilator failed at Middelharnis.

On Wednesday, the southern Dutch town of Gilze-Rijen experienced 38.8C heat, surpassing a record dating back 75 years.

Belgium registered an all-time high of 39.9C at the Kleine-Brogel military base, beating a record that dated back to June 1947.

And Germany's western town of Geilenkirche sweltered through 40.5C.

Rail woes&nbsp;

Trains in Britain and France were slowed in response to the extreme weather.&nbsp;

French rail operator SNCF advised travellers in the worst affected areas to delay journeys planned at the peak of the heatwave Thursday.

Thalys and Eurostar train services between Brussels, Paris and London were on Wednesday disrupted by a failure on an overhead power line, although it was not immediately clear if this was due to the heatwave.

A Eurostar train bound for London tore down part of the cable support just outside Brussels. The 600 passengers were eventually taken back to Brussels, the Belga news agency said.

Across the area affected by the unusually high heat, people tried to cool off in lakes and rivers.

In London, police were searching for three people who went missing in the River Thames after going swimming while three people have drowned in Germany since Tuesday.

'Take care of others'&nbsp;

France's weather office said the scorching conditions "require particular care, notably for vulnerable or exposed people" with almost the entire country under an orange-level weather alert, the second-highest level.

Paris, in particular, remains haunted by the early summer of 2003 when 15,000 deaths were blamed on the heat and the authorities were bitterly criticised for not mobilising fast enough.

"We need to take care of ourselves but above all others especially those who are alone, and be able to detect the first symptoms of heat stroke," said Prime Minister Edouard Philippe.

Local authorities have placed restrictions on water usage in many areas due to drought-like conditions that have seen the ground and river water levels fall dramatically.

Climate change&nbsp;

This summer's second heatwave has amplified concerns in Europe that human activity is heating the planet at a dangerous rate.

The June 26-28 blast of heat in France was four degrees Celsius (7.2 degrees Fahrenheit) hotter than an equally rare June heatwave would have been in 1900, the World Weather Attribution (WWA) team said this month. &nbsp;

One study by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology said the deadly, week-long heatwave across northern Europe in 2018 would have been statistically impossible without climate change.

A dangerously intense heatwave across much of Europe is to spike even higher Thursday after already breaking records in several countries, impacting rail traffic and sending people in search of shade and water.

A dangerously intense heatwave across much of Europe is to spike even higher Thursday after already breaking records in several countries, impacting rail traffic and sending people in search of shade and water. Paris was expected to see the mercury soar to as much as 41 or 42 degrees Celsius, breaking a 70-year-plus record of 40.4C (104.7 Fahrenheit) and turning the UNESCO-listed capital into a baking urban bowl. Britain's Met Office predicted a chance that the UK record of 38.5C, which was recorded in Faversham, Kent, on August 2004, would also be exceeded on Thursday. On Wednesday, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands all recorded their all-time highest temperatures. Thursday was forecast to be the peak of Europe's latest heatwave -- the second in less than a month and impetus for a new focus to be given to climate change. Cooler weather with rain was expected to provide relief from Friday. The body-sapping, leaden, shrivelling heat was posing difficulties for humans, animals and crops across the continent. The northern third of France, including Paris, was under a red alert while the rest of the country had a yellow warning and water-use restrictions were in force. Cyclists in the Tour de France in southern France had to puff their way over the course in well over 30C. In the Netherlands, farmers have been leaving their cows outside to sleep, rather than bringing them in at night, while Dutch media said hundreds of pigs died when a ventilator failed at Middelharnis. On Wednesday, the southern Dutch town of Gilze-Rijen experienced 38.8C heat, surpassing a record dating back 75 years. Belgium registered an all-time high of 39.9C at the Kleine-Brogel military base, beating a record that dated back to June 1947. And Germany's western town of Geilenkirche sweltered through 40.5C. Rail woes Trains in Britain and France were slowed in response to the extreme weather. French rail operator SNCF advised travellers in the worst affected areas to delay journeys planned at the peak of the heatwave Thursday. Thalys and Eurostar train services between Brussels, Paris and London were on Wednesday disrupted by a failure on an overhead power line, although it was not immediately clear if this was due to the heatwave. A Eurostar train bound for London tore down part of the cable support just outside Brussels. The 600 passengers were eventually taken back to Brussels, the Belga news agency said. Across the area affected by the unusually high heat, people tried to cool off in lakes and rivers. In London, police were searching for three people who went missing in the River Thames after going swimming while three people have drowned in Germany since Tuesday. 'Take care of others' France's weather office said the scorching conditions "require particular care, notably for vulnerable or exposed people" with almost the entire country under an orange-level weather alert, the second-highest level. Paris, in particular, remains haunted by the early summer of 2003 when 15,000 deaths were blamed on the heat and the authorities were bitterly criticised for not mobilising fast enough. "We need to take care of ourselves but above all others especially those who are alone, and be able to detect the first symptoms of heat stroke," said Prime Minister Edouard Philippe. Local authorities have placed restrictions on water usage in many areas due to drought-like conditions that have seen the ground and river water levels fall dramatically. Climate change This summer's second heatwave has amplified concerns in Europe that human activity is heating the planet at a dangerous rate. The June 26-28 blast of heat in France was four degrees Celsius (7.2 degrees Fahrenheit) hotter than an equally rare June heatwave would have been in 1900, the World Weather Attribution (WWA) team said this month. One study by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology said the deadly, week-long heatwave across northern Europe in 2018 would have been statistically impossible without climate change.

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UK braces for 'African Plume Heatwave': Country to witness record-breaking temperatures

Europe's record-setting heatwave to spike even higher