Amber heat health alert remains in place with 33C forecast
Summary
An amber heat health alert is active in parts of the UK due to a heatwave expected to bring temperatures up to 33°C. In Scotland and Northern Ireland, there are warnings for thunderstorms, while southern and central England are experiencing high temperatures. The UK Health Security Agency has issued warnings due to potential health risks from the heat.Key Facts
- An amber heat health alert is in place for parts of the UK until Wednesday evening.
- Temperatures in England and Wales could reach up to 33°C on Wednesday.
- There is a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland.
- High temperatures pose health risks, especially for older adults and people with health conditions.
- The UK Met Office and the UK Health Security Agency issued the heat alert.
- Climate change is contributing to more frequent and intense heatwaves in the UK and Europe.
- Extreme weather has increased heat-related deaths by 30% in Europe over the past two decades.
- There is no legal limit for maximum workplace temperatures in the UK, but a trade union suggests setting it at 30°C.
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