Heat Health Alerts in Effect for Parts of UK as Rain Returns This Weekend The UK's weather has been a rollercoaster of extremes, but this summer's heatwave has left many Brits feeling like they're stuck on a never ending loop.
Yellow heat health alerts were issued last Friday for parts of central and southern England, with temperatures forecast to reach 30C (86F) in some areas bringing both relief from the preceding rain and a harsh reminder of the ongoing drought.
The UK Health Security Agency's warnings about minor impacts on health and social care services and an increased risk to life for vulnerable people are a stark reminder that even as Britain welcomes back some much needed rainfall, its prolonged dry spells continue to have far reaching consequences.