- The UK is forecast to experience a rise in temperatures this week after a wet start to June, potentially reaching up to 29C by the end of the week.
- The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a yellow heat health alert for the East Midlands, East of England, London and the South East.
- This alert will be active from 3pm on Wednesday until 8pm next Monday.
- Met Office deputy chief forecaster, Tom Crabtree, said: “Friday is set to be the warmest day of the week, but it’s important to note that peak temperatures could be impacted by cloud cover. Temperatures are likely to range from 26 to 28C, with the potential to approach 30C in parts of southeast England.”
- He added: “Elsewhere temperatures will remain closer to average but could be warm at times in parts of Wales and the West Midlands.”
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