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Latest forecast from BBC East Midlands Today
- Last updated1 hour ago
- Updated Monday to Friday only
Latest forecast for Leicester
Last updated 1 hour agoToday
Remaining exceptionally hot and humid today, even hotter than the previous day for many. Winds will remain variable or light throughout the day.
Tonight
Temperatures will remain high and winds will be mostly light from the east overnight. This will make for another very warm and muggy night.
Thursday
Another exceptionally hot and humid day tomorrow with extensive sunshine and little to no cloud around. However, there will be a noticeable easterly breeze, especially in the afternoon.
Outlook for Friday to Sunday
Remaining very hot and humid on Friday and Saturday, though temperatures will tend to take a dip by Sunday which will feel cooler in comparison. There will be plenty of sunshine throughout the period with an added risk of a few scattered thunderstorms on Friday morning and again on Saturday afternoon and evening. A smaller risk of a few scattered thundery showers on Sunday too.
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Observations for East Midlands
- Humidity: 49%,
- Visibility, not available,
- Pressure: 1019 millibars, Steady,
Met Office warnings issued for Leicester
Amber warning of extreme heat
Amber - Likely
Active WarningStarted:00:00 BST Wednesday 24 JuneEnds:23:59 BST Thursday 25 JuneHot and humid weather is expected to continue through the middle of the week, with exceptionally warm temperatures both day and night. - Population-wide adverse health effects are likely to be experienced, not limited to those most vulnerable to extreme heat, leading to potential serious illness or danger to life - Substantial changes in working practices and daily routines likely to be required - Failure of heat-sensitive systems and equipment is likely, with the probable loss of power and other essential services, such as water, electricity, gas or mobile phone services - Significantly more people are likely to visit coastal areas, lakes and rivers leading to increased risk of water safety incidents - Delays on roads and road closures are possible, along with delays and cancellations to rail and air travel, with potential for significant welfare issues for those who experience even moderate delays
Issued:10:59 BST Sunday 21 JuneAmber warning of extreme heat
Amber - Likely
Starts:00:00 BST Friday 26 JuneEnds:23:59 BST Friday 26 JuneHot and humid weather is expected to continue, with exceptionally warm temperatures both day and night. - Population-wide adverse health effects are likely to be experienced, not limited to those most vulnerable to extreme heat, leading to potential serious illness or danger to life - Substantial changes in working practices and daily routines likely to be required - Failure of heat-sensitive systems and equipment is likely, with the probable loss of power and other essential services, such as water, electricity, gas or mobile phone services - Significantly more people are likely to visit coastal areas, lakes and rivers leading to increased risk of water safety incidents - Delays on roads and road closures are possible, along with delays and cancellations to rail and air travel, with potential for significant welfare issues for those who experience even moderate delays
Issued:10:51 BST Wednesday 24 June
How UK weather warnings work
Warnings are issued for rain, thunderstorms, wind, snow, lightning, ice, extreme heat and fog. These warnings are given a colour depending on a combination of both the impact of the weather may have and the likelihood of those impacts occurring.
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Yellow - Possible
Potential of bad weather situations causing disruption to travel and activities
Amber - Likely
Increased potential of bad weather situations causing disruption to travel, risk to life and property
Red - Expected
Dangerous weather is expected, take action to keep yourself and others safe
