North East heat health alert upgraded ahead of historic fifth UK heatwave

The warning comes from the UKHSA as the region braces for more intense heat

Heat health alerts have come into force as the UK braces for the fifth heatwave of the year, with almost three-quarters of England in drought.

The alerts come a day after it was officially declared that there are now 11 regions in the country in drought The Met Office has shared two images taken from space that reveal the stark contrast in much of the UK’s landscape between 23 May and yesterday. They capture how an exceptionally dry and hot period turned lots

The amber alerts are in place until Friday evening to cover high and even extreme temperatures expected through this week.

Heat health alerts coming into force as UK braces for fifth heatwave  ITVX

Highs of 29C in Cardiff, 28C in Manchester and 25C in London are expected before temperatures soar to the mid-30s in some areas.

Highs of 29C in Cardiff, 28C in Manchester and 25C in London are expected before temperatures soar to the mid-30s in some areas.

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Rarely-seen amber heat health alerts have been issued for most of England as Met Office weather forecasters say heatwave temperatures could hit 36C this week

The heat health warning for Yorkshire has been upgraded to amber due to rising temperatures expected later this week.

In a statement, East Lancashire Railway said the decision has been taken due to the current 'prolonged dry conditions and increased risk of lineside fires'

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Red weather alerts expected - with temperatures set to pass 36C in fifth heatwave - and more areas on cusp of declaring drought  lbc.co.uk

The bone dry weather is due to continue this week which will see several areas of England enter drought status. Southern England has gone nearly two months since any major rain

Nation.Cymru Staff and Agencies Wales is set to return to heatwave conditions next week, with temperatures forecast to climb above 30C across parts of the country after a cooler, unsettled start to the weekend. In Wales, things won’t heat up for a while with Sunday bringing a cool start. Overnight temperature will rema

Yellow heat health alerts have been issued by the UK Health Security Agency from Saturday and will remain in place until 9pm on Tuesday, covering the East Midlands, West Midlands and South East.