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More solar flares to hit the UK raising temperatures to 31C putting health warning in place

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Updated 07:49 16 May 2024 GMT+1Published 07:30 16 May 2024 GMT+1

More solar flares to hit the UK raising temperatures to 31C putting health warning in place

Brits have been urged to protect their skin in the upcoming heatwave

Olivia Burke

Olivia Burke

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Even after more than a week of chaotic activity in the solar system, the Sun isn't done with us just yet.

Brits have been told to brace for temperatures of up to 31C as fresh solar flares are set to hurtle towards the Earth, which will seriously hot things up for us humans.

If you have been living under a rock, you may be unaware that the Sun has been getting a bit giddy as of late - prompting solar storms and a visit from the Northern Lights in the UK.

On Tuesday (14 May), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) revealed that another solar event has erupted on the surface of the Sun, which they described as an X8.7-class flare.

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In Layman's terms, this means it was the biggest event in the Sun's current 11-year solar cycle.

The explosion into space happened on a spot of the Sun's surface that is 15 times wider than Earth.

The Sun is sending more solar flares towards us Earthlings (NASA)
The Sun is sending more solar flares towards us Earthlings (NASA)

NOAA says the event 'will likely NOT have any geomagnetic impacts on Earth', but could not rule out if it could cause problems such as radio blackouts across the globe.

Forecasters explained that these solar 'burps' - aka the Sun ejecting huge flares - could potentially cause the mercury to spike right up into the 30s, so Brits need their sun cream and sun hats at the ready.

Experts have urged people to ensure that they protect their skin while their basking in the sunshine, as although the flares raise temperatures, they also prompt an increase in UV light.

It means that you can become sunburnt a lot easier - with meteorologists saying that some people could end up bright red in just 30 minutes.

Just last weekend, those with fair-skin were warned to stay out of the sunlight if they weren't using sun cream, as UV levels rose to a 'very high' level 7.

The temperatures in the UK are set to soar as a result (Getty stock image)
The temperatures in the UK are set to soar as a result (Getty stock image)

They only normally hit this peak over a few days in late June, when summer is in full swing and the Sun is at it's strongest, but forecasters say by next month they could now reach level 8.

The Met Office's space weather manager, Simon Machin, explained: "The solar maximum increases the chances of space weather events impacting earth.

"The sun will emit solar flares and geomagnetic storms, with an ongoing chance of potential impacts."

We've also got supposedly got spells of 31C weather to look forward to in June, as temperatures have hit this high in four of the past five years, according to Met Office records.

A Met forecaster added: "Through the first half of June has a slightly higher likelihood of above-average temperatures and hot spells."

Featured Image Credit: NASA/Getty stock image

Topics: UK News, Weather, Health, SpaceX, Science

Olivia Burke
Olivia Burke

Olivia is a journalist at LADbible Group with more than five years of experience and has worked for a number of top publishers, including News UK. She also enjoys writing food reviews (as well as the eating part). She is a stereotypical reality TV addict, but still finds time for a serious documentary.

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