'Exceptional' wildfire risk for parts of UK as heat health alerts issued
Summary
Parts of the UK face an "exceptional" wildfire risk and heat health alerts due to a record-breaking heatwave. Temperatures remain high, drying out vegetation and increasing fire danger, while health services prepare for impacts from the heat.Key Facts
- Southern England and some of the south Midlands have an "exceptional" wildfire risk this week.
- Many other areas in England and Wales are at "very high" wildfire risk.
- Heat health alerts (amber and yellow) are active from 12 to 15 July due to high temperatures.
- Temperatures are expected to be between 26-33°C (79-91°F) in much of England and Wales.
- Wildfire risk is high because of very dry conditions, hot weather, and stronger winds.
- Winds help fires spread faster and make them harder to control.
- The wildfire risk may reduce midweek as winds lessen and showers possibly arrive.
- Thunderstorms and cooler weather might begin late in the week, but temperatures will stay warm.
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