General · 8 July 2026
Amber heat alerts issued as UK expects 10 days over 30C
The UK Health Security Agency has issued amber heat-health alerts for the Midlands and southern England. The alerts start from 9am on Wednesday, July 8, until 9pm on Sunday, July 12, with temperatures potentially reaching 34C. The prolonged hot spell is the third heatwave for the UK this year, and significant impacts are expected on health and social care services.
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