Yellow heat health alert issued as Brits warned 'take precautions' to stay safe
The the first yellow heat health alert of the year has been issued as Brits have been warned to "take precautions" across large parts of the country as the mercury is set to reach 30C on Friday.
The exact date Brits should be take precautions has been shared as the warning will be in place from 9pm on Thursday June 12 until Sunday June 15. The four areas of the country that will be affected by this weather warning are the East of England, East Midlands, London and South East regions. A particular group of Brits has been alerted to stay safe in the warning from The Met Office and UKHSA.
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