Heat health alerts extended into next week during fourth summer heatwave
More hot weather means heat alerts set to continue
- Yellow heat health alerts issued by the UK Health Security Agency have been extended for large parts of England until 18 August, indicating potential significant impacts on health and social care.
- Heavy rain and thunderstorms have affected parts of England, including London and Kent, with similar conditions forecast for the South East and isolated storms in Northern England and Northern Ireland.
- Scotland faces flood alerts and a yellow thunderstorm warning, with potential for heavy rainfall and localised flooding.
- A major incident was declared by North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue due to a moor fire near RAF Fylingdales, which has spread over five square kilometres.
- England is experiencing "nationally significant" water shortfalls, with several regions in drought or prolonged dry weather status, impacting agriculture and increasing wildfire risks.