UK weather: Brits to bask in 30C temps TODAY as thousands gear up for Wimbledon final scorcher
Temperatures are expected to peak at 33 or even 34C today as the UK enjoys yet another spell of sunny weather.
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Spectators have been advised to slap on the sunscreen and stay hydrated as "classic summer conditions" are forecast for the tennis final at Wimbledon.
The Met Office announced much of the region can look forward to a "fine and hot day".
Some areas along the east coast can expect some breeze and cloud patches, although it is not expected to affect Wimbledon's All England Club.
On Sunday, for the Men's final, where Spanish sensation
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This may come as a relief to many revellers, and players alike, with slightly more cloud cover later in the day.
But it will still be a hot day for those down south, with some areas predicted to reach 29C in the afternoon.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued amber and yellow Heat Health Alerts covering the whole of England, until July 14.
The alert, issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Met Office, means older and vulnerable people in these areas are at greater risk and may need to use NHS services more.
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This is because in the heat people are more likely to suffer
Hot weather can also worsen asthma symptoms for some people, including increased breathing difficulties, wheezing, and coughing.
A yellow alert is the lowest - behind amber and red - on the UKHSA's system.
It warns of a possible rise in deaths among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions.
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Younger age groups could also be affected.
What counts as a heatwave?
A heatwave in the UK is met when a location records a period of at least three consecutive days, with temperature values meeting or exceeding the heatwave temperature thresholds.
Across the north and west of the UK this is 25C.
In Greater London and the Home Counties, this is 28C.
There is also a higher risk for vulnerable individuals living alone or in care homes due to overheating indoors.
It comes as the Met Office revealed it was a
Wales has provisionally seen its warmest day of the year so far with temperatures of 32.4C.
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The hottest figures were recorded in Astwood Bank, located near the Warwickshire - Worcestershire border, at 34.4C.
It comes after parts of Kent and Sussex and Yorkshire were handed a
From yesterday, Brits will not be permitted to use
Businesses will still be allowed to use a hosepipe if it relates to commercial purposes.
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Restrictions are set to stay in place until the region has seen some
Customers who ignore the ban could face fines of up to £1,000.
Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Steve Willington, said: 'The current heatwave is more widespread than previous heatwaves this summer.
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"Temperatures are likely to locally approach 30C tomorrow (Saturday) over Northern Ireland and 31 or even 32C over parts of Scotland, away from eastern coasts.
'Very warm nights are likely, especially for some western parts of the UK.
"In addition to the usual urban locations some of the the warmest temperatures are expected to the lee of, and over, high ground in the west, with parts of western Wales, southwest and northwest England and western Scotland locally seeing overnight lows holding up into the high teens or even low twenties.
'Sunday looks like being a little cooler than Saturday, but 30C is still likely across central and southern parts of England and eastern Wales, with locally 31C possible."
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