Amber health alert for London as 'fifth heatwave' predicted to hit capital

A previous health alert had been upgraded to an amber warning with temperatures expected to rise above 30C

The Met Office has issued a new forecast for the UK as temperatures are set to soar, with some areas set to see highs of 31C amid a UK heatwave

The Met Office has issued a new forecast as a UK heatwave sees temperatures soar, with four regions set to see highs of 31C under an amber health alert

Temperatures could hit 35C later this month10:15, 01 Aug 2026UK weather maps have forecast when temperatures could climb over 30C as heat alerts were issued for large parts of England. There have already been four heatwaves this year and a fifth could be on its way.‌An official heatwave is declared when temperatures hi

Weather forecasting models show temperatures in the UK may soon reach 35C again, as the Met Office says ‘hot’ conditions could make a return