Warnings for hot temperatures have been issued across England as the fourth heatwave of summer scorches Britain Society
A yellow heat alert has been extended until Monday, with temperatures expected to hit 30C over the weekend. Events
Flood alerts have also been issued. Events
Temperatures in the capital reached highs of 29C on Wednesday and will rise again to 30C on Friday, before settling at 25C at the end of the week Society
The warnings mean significant impacts on health and social care services Society
An official heatwave is recorded by the Met Office when areas reach a certain temperature for three days in a row, with thresholds varying from 25C (77F) to 28C (82F) in different areas. Events
The Met Office previously said temperatures could reach the mid-30s in some areas over the coming days. Society
The UKHSA has issued a yellow heat health alert across parts of the nation as temperatures have been predicted to reach a scorching 36C in some areas next week Events
The warning will be in place from 12pm on Monday until 6pm on Wednesday. Society
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A tropical storm is bringing very hot weather to the UK next week according to the Met Office Events