UK heatwave: Yellow heat health alert extended as Britain braces for soaring temperatures

• A yellow heat health alert has been extended as the UK braces for its third heatwave of 2026.
• The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warning is in effect from midday on 4 July until 8pm on 11 July.
• The alert covers the West Midlands, East Midlands, South West, South East, London and East of England.
• The UKHSA has said that “minor impacts are likely across health and social care services”, including “greater risk to life of vulnerable people”.
• It comes as temperatures are expected to climb yet again, with highs of 29C expected in the capital on Sunday, according to the Met Office.

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Third heatwave of the year to hit UK this weekend as temperatures soar to 29C