Business · 22 May 2026

UK issues heat alerts for 33C bank holiday

Vulnerable people face risks as yellow heat health alerts are now active across parts of the UK. The UK Health Security Agency, with the Met Office, issued these warnings for the bank holiday weekend, as temperatures are set to near 33C. This period might bring record May temperatures, with alerts valid from Friday 22 May to Wednesday 27 May.

By BriefTea Editorial · 22 May 2026 at 8:15

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