UK weather: Yellow heat health alerts issued for most of England
Yellow heat health alerts have been issued for most of England - with temperatures forecast to hit highs of 33C (91F) this weekend.
Only the North East and North West are exempt from the UK Health Security Agency's (UKHSA) latest warning, which comes into force at 12pm on Wednesday and expires at 6pm on Sunday.
The alert indicates that people with pre-existing health conditions, and those aged over 65, could be at higher risk.
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