A 30C heatwave forecast to scorch England and Wales has led to the year's first heat health alert. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Met Office's warning covers six regions in England, London, the East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, South East and South West, and is in place from 9am on Friday until Monday morning.
Parts of the country are predicted to be hotter than Marbella, Ibiza and Tenerife over the weekend as a "plume of warm air" moves in from the south. Cloud, rain and thunderstorms are also set to sweep in, with the nights becoming humid. There will "likely" be some impacts across the health and social care sector if forecasted temperatures are reached, the UKHSA said, with over-65s and those with pre-existing health conditions most at risk.
Dr Agostinho Sousa from the UKHSA 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.
