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Heat warnings upgraded to amber with UK temperatures set to hit 33C

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHeat health alerts have been issued across parts of the UK, with amber warnings for London, the South East, East, and Midlands, and yellow alerts for the rest of England, starting from Friday and lasting until 5pm on 27 May. Temperatures are forecast to reach up to 30C in London, potentially exceeding 33C in southern England on Sunday, which could surpass the current May record of 32.8C set in 1922. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued these warnings, indicating a likely significant impact on health and social services, including a potential rise in deaths and increased demand on care provisions. The alerts also highlight possible issues with managing medicines and the heat affecting the ability of the workforce to deliver services, alongside potential travel delays due to the high temperatures. This period of high pressure is expected to bring warm weather across the UK, with temperatures reaching up to 28C in other regions, continuing throughout the bank holiday weekend. In fullUK heat health alerts upgraded to amber as country braces for bank holiday heatwaveThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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