57 h. ago Brits melt in heatwave: Temperatures could hit 34C this week with 'tropical nights', thunderstorms and yellow heat health alert

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.

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3 d. ago Temperatures to climb above 30C by Monday amid yellow heat health alert

The Met Office previously said temperatures could reach the mid-30s in some areas over the coming days.

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5 d. ago UK weather warning issued as heatwave to move in across country

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

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5 d. ago Yellow heat health alert issued for southern half of England

The warning will be in place from 12pm on Monday until 6pm on Wednesday.

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5 d. ago UK warm weather warning with 6 regions issued yellow heat health alert as temps hit 35C

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5 d. ago Yellow heat alert issued as heatwave on the way with temperatures of 30°C expected

A tropical storm is bringing very hot weather to the UK next week according to the Met Office

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