UK issues yellow heat alerts as England, Wales hit 30-33°C

A new heatwave is forecast to sweep across much of England and Wales this weekend, prompting health officials to issue yellow heat health alerts as temperatures are expected to climb into the mid-30s Celsius by next week. The alerts, issued by the UK Health Security Agency, will be in effect from 9 a.m. on Saturday, August 8, until 9 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11, covering most of England except the North East and North West.

The Met Office said temperatures will rise steadily from Saturday, with highs of around 29 degrees Celsius expected in central and southern England. Sunday is forecast to bring temperatures between 30 and 32 degrees Celsius, particularly in the south and southeast. After a slight dip on Monday, the heat is expected to intensify and become more widespread on Tuesday, with large areas of central and southern England and parts of Wales likely to see highs of 30 to 33 degrees. Forecasters indicate the peak may arrive on Thursday, with parts of East Anglia and South East England potentially reaching 36 degrees Celsius.

The impending heatwave follows an exceptionally dry and hot summer. Last month was the driest July for England and Wales since records began in...