Amber and Yellow heat-health alerts issued as the third heatwave grips the UK

The third and prolonged heatwave of this year has tightened its grip around much of England and Wales. Warm and sunny weather will continue through the south, which will extend towards the north through the day. Read on to be prepared of the adverse weather. The UK Met Office is forecasting a prolonged spell of hot and dry weather across much of England and Wales. With temperatures expected to peak around 35-36 °C, it will be the third heatwave of this summer for many of us and is likely to be the longest-lasting so far. High pressure and weak pressure gradients will dominate the UK's weather this week, bringing long spells of sunshine and generally light winds. The brightest and warmest conditions are expected across much of England and Wales, where settled weather is likely to persist towards next week. The third heatwave of this summer tightens its hold around England and Wales this week. Daytime temperatures are widely around 31-32 °C across the south and southeast England, while up to 22-24 °C can be expected through Scotland and northern England. Exposed regions of northern England is likelypeaking around 28 °C today. Though the nights will be warmer, it’ll be less humid than the last heatwave across the country. Temperatures will remain around mid-twenties during the night with clear skies across the south and high-teens in the north. Peak of the heatwave likely on Thursday and Friday Though cloudy across northwest Scotland and Northern Ireland, dry weather is likely for the whole of the UK on Thursday. With clear skies, scorching sunshine can be expected across England, Wales and northeast Scotland. Related article The UK braces for one of the longest-lasting heatwaves since 1976 as temperatures expected to rise to 36°C Exceptionally hot weather is expected across southeast England on Thursday, with temperatures peaking at 34–35 °C. Elsewhere across England and Wales, temperatures will widely reach 30 °C, while high UV levels will increase the risk of sunburn during prolonged periods outdoors. Peak of heatwave temperatures is expected on Thursday and Friday. With exceptionally high temperatures and strong sunshine expected, it's important to take extra care if you're spending time outdoors. Try to stay in the shade during the hottest part of the day, usually between 11 am and 3 pm, drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, and wear lightweight clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses. Apply a high-factor sunscreen regularly, even if you're only outside for a short time, as UV levels will be very high. Amber and yellow heat-health alerts Health officials have issued Amber and Yellow Heat-Health Alerts for parts of England where the prolonged spell of hot weather is expected to have significant impacts on health. The greatest risk is for older adults, young children, people with underlying health conditions, and those who work or spend long periods outdoors. Temperature peaks around 35-36 °C can be expected on Friday. Looking ahead to the weekend and into next week, temperatures are expected to ease slightly from the peak heat, but the warm and settled pattern is here to stay. A persistent area of high pressure will continue to dominate the UK's weather, bringing plenty of sunshine, light winds, and largely dry conditions across much of the country. While the intense heat will gradually subside, temperatures are still expected to remain above average for the time of year, ensuring a prolonged spell of summery weather.