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Amber heat health alerts issued as heatwave expected to hit UK

Amber heat health alerts issued as heatwave expected to hit UK
The Independent UK Thursday 18 June 2026, 11:05 UTC By Maryam Zakir-Hussain 1 min read
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Amber heat health alerts issued as heatwave expected to hit UK The UK Health Security Agency issued the warning from midday on Thursday - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Amber heat health alerts have been issued as another heatwave is expected to hit the UK over the weekend. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said the warning covers the east, south-east and south-west of England, and the Midlands, from midday on Thursday until 8pm on Tuesday. The alerts come as the UK is braced for a...

Amber heat health alerts issued as heatwave expected to hit UK The UK Health Security Agency issued the warning from midday on Thursday - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Amber heat health alerts have been issued as another heatwave is expected to hit the UK over the weekend. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said the warning covers the east, south-east and south-west of England, and the Midlands, from midday on Thursday until 8pm on Tuesday. The alerts come as the UK is braced for a scorching heatwave as temperatures are set to climb to 30C by Friday. This is a breaking story, more to follow... Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Comments
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