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Environmental Summary

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PollenVery HighUVHighPollutionModerate

Sunrise Sunset

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PollenVery HighUVVery HighPollutionModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise04:56Sunset21:34
PollenVery HighUVVery HighPollutionModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise04:57Sunset21:34
PollenHighUVHighPollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise04:57Sunset21:34
PollenHighUVHighPollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise04:58Sunset21:34
UVHigh

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise04:58Sunset21:34
UVHigh

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise04:59Sunset21:33
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:00Sunset21:33
UVHigh

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:00Sunset21:33
UVHigh

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:01Sunset21:32
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:02Sunset21:32
UVHigh

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:03Sunset21:31
UVHigh

Sunrise Sunset

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UVLow

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Environmental Summary

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise04:56Sunset21:34
PollenVery HighUVHighPollutionModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise04:56Sunset21:34
PollenVery HighUVVery HighPollutionModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise04:56Sunset21:34
PollenVery HighUVVery HighPollutionModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise04:57Sunset21:34
PollenHighUVHighPollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise04:57Sunset21:34
PollenHighUVHighPollutionLow

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise04:58Sunset21:34
UVHigh

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise04:58Sunset21:34
UVHigh

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise04:59Sunset21:33
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:00Sunset21:33
UVHigh

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:00Sunset21:33
UVHigh

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:01Sunset21:32
UVModerate

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:02Sunset21:32
UVHigh

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:03Sunset21:31
UVHigh

Sunrise Sunset

Sunrise05:04Sunset21:31
UVLow
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Forecast for Wales

Latest forecast from BBC Wales Today

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  • Updated Monday to Friday only

Latest forecast for South East Wales

Last updated 24 minutes ago

Today

Today will see sunny, very hot and humid conditions under variable to light winds. One or two patches of cloud may also form locally, particularly in the early morning.

Tonight

Staying very warm and muggy overnight under variable to light winds. Conditions will be favourable for the development of some dense mist and fog patches by dawn though not everyone will see these.

Wednesday

Tomorrow will be exceptionally hot and humid under variable to light winds. A few areas of fog could persist in a few spots, though it will be predominantly sunny around these.

Outlook for Thursday to Saturday

Remaining very hot and humid on Thursday and Friday, though temperatures will tend to take gradual and small dips by Saturday which will feel less hot in comparison. There will be plenty of sunshine throughout the period with an added risk of a few scattered thunderstorms on Friday and Saturday afternoon.

Observations for Cardiff, Bute Park

Observed at, 07:00 BST Tuesday 23 June
weather type not available
  • Humidity: 83%,
  • Visibility, not available,
  • Pressure, not available,
Observation station: Cardiff, Bute Park (51.483° North, 3.183° West)

Met Office warnings issued for Cardiff

  • Amber warning of extreme heat

    Amber - Likely

    Active Warning
    Started:01:00 BST Monday 22 June
    Ends:23:59 BST Tuesday 23 June

    A developing hot spell through Monday and Tuesday will likely lead to widespread impacts on people and infrastructure. - More people are likely to visit coastal areas, lakes and rivers leading to an increased risk of water safety incidents - Adverse health effects are likely to be experienced by those vulnerable to extreme heat - The wider population are likely to experience some adverse health effects including sunburn or heat exhaustion (dehydration, nausea, fatigue) and other heat related illnesses - Some delays to road, rail and air travel are possible, with potential for welfare issues for those who experience prolonged delays - Some changes in working practices and daily routines likely to be required - An increased chance that some heat-sensitive systems and equipment may fail, leading to power cuts and the loss of other services to some homes and businesses

    Issued:10:31 BST Friday 19 June
  • Amber warning of extreme heat

    Amber - Likely

    Starts:00:00 BST Wednesday 24 June
    Ends:23:59 BST Thursday 25 June

    Hot 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 June
  • Red warning of extreme heat

    Red - Expected

    Starts:09:00 BST Wednesday 24 June
    Ends:21:00 BST Thursday 25 June

    An exceptional spell of hot and humid weather is expected across this region, with impacts to the general population highly likely. - Population-wide adverse health effects experienced, not limited to those most vulnerable to extreme heat, leading to serious illness or danger to life - Substantial changes in working practices and daily routines will be required - High risk of failure of heat-sensitive systems and equipment, with the loss of power and other essential services, such as water, electricity, gas or mobile phone services - Significantly more people visiting coastal areas, lakes and rivers, leading to an increased risk of water safety incidents - Delays on roads and road closures, along with delays and cancellations to rail and air travel, with significant welfare issues for those who experience even moderate delays

    Issued:10:30 BST Monday 22 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

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