How hot will Northumberland get? Heatwave continues as temperatures soar across the country

Last week, the Met Office issued an amber weather warning for the North East as the heatwave affects people and services across the country.

The Met Office summary for the North East says: “Dry with widespread sunshine into the afternoon as any early cloud melts away. Becoming very hot as temperatures rise quickly into the day, with only a light breeze for most.”

The heatwave is set to peak on Tuesday, July 19, as temperatures in Northumberland hit 31°C.

The heatwave has caused disruption across the country, with travel, work places and schools all being effected by the intense heat.

To combat the heat, the Met Office advice staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water and avoiding alcohol, staying indoors or in the shade, stay out of the sun between 11am and 3pm, if possible, applying sunscreen regularly and Wearing hats and light, loose cotton clothes

In Northumberland on Tuesday, temperatures will be in and around the high 20’s throughout most of the day and staying warm in the evening with lows of 22°C.

Here is an hour by hour forecast of temperatures in Northumberland on Tuesday, July 19.

10am: Sunny 24°C

11am: Sunny 27°C

12pm: Sunny 29°C

1pm: Sunny 29°C

2pm: Sunny 31°C

3pm: Sunny 28°C

4pm: Sunny 27°C

5pm: Sunny 27°C

6pm: Sunny 26°C

7pm: Sunny 26°C

8pm: Sunny 25°C

9pm: Sunny 24°C

10pm: Cloudy 22°C

11pm Cloudy 22°C