UK braces for 'African Plume Heatwave': Country to witness record-breaking temperatures
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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. 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 reportin 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 lengthyperiod 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. "Unsettledweather remained a possibility in the far southeast," the outletadded.
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