UK weather warning issued as heatwave to move in across country

A yellow heat health alert has been issued across parts of the UK as another heatwave is set to scorch parts of the nation.

The warning, issued by the UK Health Security Agency, has been put in place for the start of next week - from 12pm on Monday until 6pm on Wednesday. The health agency has warned the incoming wave of hot weather could significantly impact health and social care services.

This warning has also included a potential rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions, during the heat. It comes after a heatwave forecast with maps has revealed the exact date a 39C heat plume will scorch the UK.

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The new warning covers London, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, East of England, the South East and South West.

Temperatures are set to soar next week with a potential five day heatwave hitting parts of the country. This week's gloom, rain and winds from Storm Floris are set to quickly be replaced by the sort of heat Brits saw in July.

Both amber and yellow heat health warnings were issued across England last month when temperatures exceeded 30C in several parts of the country.

Maps from WXCharts have shown a five-day period from August 19 to 23 where temperatures could reach a scorching 36C. Maps turn dark red with the mercury rising to a peak on August 23.

The areas set to be hottest during next week's potential heatwave are in the southeast of England. At midday on August 23 for much of central and southern England the temperature is in the 30Cs while in northern England it reaches the high 20Cs.

Temperatures in London could reach 36C on this day while Norwich could see highs of 33C. Beachgoers could get 32C heat in Bournemouth and 35C heat in Southend.

Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Steven Keates, said: "We’re confident that temperatures will increase markedly by the start of next week, reaching the low 30s Celsius in parts of England on Monday and perhaps the mid 30s in a few places on Tuesday.

"However, the length of this warm spell is still uncertain, and it is possible that high temperatures could persist further into next week, particularly in the south. Ex-Dexter sets the wheels in motion for an uptick in temperatures, but the weather patterns then maintaining any hot weather are rather more uncertain."

The Met Office's forecast for August 12 to August 21 said: "Much of England could see high temperatures for at least a couple of days and there is a possibility that the heat could last further into the week, especially in the south, where there is also the possibility of some thunderstorms."