Heat health alerts issued in parts of UK as rain returns for some this weekend
Summary
The UK Health Security Agency has issued yellow heat health alerts for parts of England due to temperatures reaching around 30°C (86°F). While some rain is expected this weekend, it will be light and unlikely to ease drought conditions affecting many areas.Key Facts
- Heat alerts cover central, southern, and eastern England from Friday morning to Sunday morning.
- Temperatures in affected areas will reach as high as 30°C (86°F).
- Heat risks are mainly for vulnerable people and may affect health and social care services.
- Parts of north and mid-Wales have been officially declared in drought.
- Large areas of Wales and much of England experience prolonged dry weather.
- Hosepipe bans are in place for millions of people to save water.
- Some rain will occur this weekend, mainly in northern and western UK, but rainfall will be light in the south and east.
- There is a possibility that heatwave conditions may return next week if high pressure builds in the southeast.
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