'Extraordinary' heat health alerts to come into force as record May heat possible
Summary
The United Kingdom is expected to experience unusually high temperatures in May, with some areas possibly reaching 33°C, which would be a record. Heat health alerts have been issued early to warn people and health services about the risks of the warm weather.Key Facts
- Heat health alerts started in parts of the UK due to rising temperatures.
- Temperatures could reach up to 33°C in southeast England on bank holiday Monday.
- This would break the previous May temperature record of 32.8°C set in 1944.
- The UK Health Security Agency says the alert aims to protect vulnerable people and prepare health services.
- People are advised to stay hydrated, avoid sun at peak times, and keep homes cool.
- The official heatwave is defined by temperatures over 26-28°C for three days in a row.
- UV levels will also rise to "high," meaning the sun can cause sunburn faster than usual.
- Scotland and Northern Ireland will be cooler with mostly cloudy skies and lower UV levels.
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