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UK weather: Temperatures to hit 28C today before weekend of glorious sunshine with Brits basking in 34C highs on Monday
BRITS will bask in 28C heat today — with more sunshine on the way and temperatures set to soar to a whopping 34C by Monday.
A second amber heat health alert in two weeks will come into force on Friday, with temperatures set to top 30C again this weekend.
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The alert covers London, the East Midlands, South East, South West and East of England, and runs from midday Friday until 6pm on Tuesday.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has also issued a yellow alert for Yorkshire and the Humber and the West Midlands for the same period, warning of major strain on health and social care services.
It comes as temperatures could hit 28C in central and southern England on Friday, rising to 30C on Saturday, 31C on Sunday, and peaking between 32C and 34C on Monday, according to the Met Office.
An amber alert was previously issued across all regions of England on June 19 — the first time it had been used since September 2023.
That same day, temperatures hit 32.2C in Kew, west London, before heatwaves were declared across England and Wales.
An official heatwave is declared when an area hits specific temperature thresholds for three days in a row — ranging from 25C to 28C depending on the region.
Dr Agostinho Sousa, head of extreme events and health protection at the UKHSA, said: 'We have already seen a spell of hot weather last week and temperatures are once again set to increase in the coming days, with central, southern and eastern areas of the country likely to see the biggest impacts.
'Our findings show that heat, especially at the sort of temperatures we are likely to see at the beginning of next week, can result in serious health outcomes across the population, especially for older adults or those with pre-existing health conditions.
'It is, therefore, important to check on friends, family and neighbours who are more vulnerable and to take sensible precautions while enjoying the sun.'
Met Office meteorologist Craig Snell added: 'From Friday onwards, we're starting to once again see the heat build across England and Wales.
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'We're likely to see temperatures potentially peak around 27C or 28C in central and southern parts of England, it's going to feel quite humid.
'On Saturday, the hottest weather will be in the south east, potentially 30C.
'On Sunday, we're most likely to see somewhere around 30C or 31C.
'It looks like the peak of the hot spell will be Monday, at the moment it's looking between 32C and 34C, there's a chance it'll be hotter than the previous (heatwave).
'Tuesday, some fresher air is going to spread across the country, but we're potentially likely to see between 31C and 33C.'
Some parts of central and southern England could meet the heatwave threshold by Monday, Mr Snell added.
The meteorologist said that from Monday, some thunderstorms might develop, but it's too early to know where.
Temperatures are expected to drop to the mid-20s after Tuesday, which is still above average for this time of year, the forecaster said.
It follows the relief of partygoers at Glastonbury Festival who were spotted trudging through mud in ponchos and wellies this morning.
Attendees refused to let the poor weather dampen their spirits as thousands descended onto Worthy Farm.
The weather should improve as the rest of the festival is set to be mostly dry and mild, with temperatures in the low 20s.
Sun-seekers will be out in full force on Saturday and Sunday, with the mercury set to reach the low 30s and high 20s.
Monday is predicted to be the hottest of the four-day stretch, with sunshine revellers set to flock to beaches and parks to make the most of the glorious weather.
People have been spotted flocking to the seaside and rivers so they could take a quick dip to cool off.
Others went to sunbathe in parks instead, making the most of their lunch breaks.
Earlier this week, one school's uniform policy sparked fury among parents when dozens of students were not allowed to attend class despite hot temperatures.
More than half the pupils were reportedly missing from Bristol Free School in Southmead during the 30 degrees Celsius heat last week because they were wearing PE kit.
Those wearing the school's sport polo shirts and shorts were turned away by leaders at the gates as they arrived in the morning.
An email sent from the school to parents the following day clarified students were only allowed to remove the regulation school tie from their uniform for the hot weather.
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