UK heatwave set to return as heat health alert issued – what we know

• A yellow heat health alert has been issued across the south of England and parts of the Midlands due to anticipated hot weather.
• The warning, issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), is in effect from midday on Saturday 4 July until 5pm on Wednesday 8 July.
• Areas covered by the alert include the East Midlands, South East, South West, east of England and London.
• The UKHSA has stated that the expected hot weather could potentially impact health and social care services.
• This alert follows the UK recording its hottest June temperature last month, indicating a trend of rising temperatures.

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New heat health alert issued as another UK heatwave approaches