A heat alert has been issued for parts of the UK this weekend as temperatures are set to rise. It has hardly rained in Wales since the beginning of May but temperatures have not hit heatwave levels.
But a change this weekend means that the high pressure area which has been responsible for the settled weather for much of the UK will drift away towards Scandinavia, allowing a plume of warm air from the south to influence the weekend weather for much of the UK. It does also mean that there is an increased risk of thunderstorms and warnings for the whole of Wales have been issued for Saturday and Sunday. The UK Health Security Agency, which covers the healthcare sector in England, has issued a Heat Health Alert.
Dr Agostinho Sousa, head of extreme events and health protection at the UK Health Security Agency, said: “In the coming days we are likely to experience our first sustained period of hot weather of the year so far, so it’s important that everyone ensures they keep hydrated and cool while enjoying the sun. Forecasted temperatures this week will primarily impact those over the age of 65 or those with pre-existing health conditions such as respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.
