NewsUK NewsWeatherThe UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a number of heat health for the UK as Brits brace for highs of 33C this bank holiday weekend07:48, 22 May 2026Updated 08:03, 22 May 2026A series of urgent health alerts have been issued across the UK as the country braces for a bank holiday heatwave with blistering highs of 33C.‌It comes as the Met Office warned mercury could climb to 30C on Saturday, 32C by Sunday and a sweltering 33C on Monday - which would break the record for the hottest ever temperature reached in May.‌The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued yellow heat warnings starting from 9am today - with high temperatures posing a "greater risk to life" for vulnerable people in the affected areas.‌Temperatures are set to climb to as high as 27C across the country today, before rising further into the bank holiday weekend.Article continues belowYellow heat alerts are currently in place from 9am today, May 22, until 5pm on May 27 in the East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London and the South East.The warning means impacts are likely across health and social services, including the increased use of healthcare services by vulnerable people, a greater risk to life of vulnerable people and an increased potential for indoor environments to become very warm.This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link. You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Breaking NewsWeather