General · 4 July 2026
England faces week-long heatwave, 34C peak expected
Another heatwave is set to hit parts of England, with temperatures potentially reaching 34C in the south-east by Thursday or Friday. Health officials have issued a week-long yellow heat health alert for several regions, warning of increased risks for vulnerable people. This prolonged hot spell is not expected to be as humid as last month's record-breaking heatwave.
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