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Week-long health warning comes into effect as another heatwave is on the way
UK issues heat-health alerts as third summer heatwave brings 10 days of 30°C temperatures
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Simon King
3h ago· 1 min readenNews
Summary
The UK is experiencing its third heatwave of the summer, with temperatures potentially reaching above 30°C for 10 consecutive days. Heat-health alerts have been issued. Unlike the previous heatwave which featured tropical nights (temperatures not falling below 20°C), this spell is expected to be more forgiving with lower nighttime temperatures, though some urban areas may still see high teens overnight.
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bskyUK issues heat-health alerts as third summer heatwave brings 10 days of 30°C temperaturesbbc.co.ukKey quotes
· 3 pulledAfter the last heatwave featured a number of nights when temperatures didn't fall below 20C (68F) - also known as a tropical night - this spell of hot weather will be more forgiving.
Nighttime temperatures are not expected to be as high as those experienced in June, though some larger urban areas are likely to remain in the high teens overnight.
Although this heatwave will allow for some overnight relief, the length of the hot spell will set it apart from those seen
Temperatures in the UK could reach above 30C for 10 consecutive days during the third heatwave of the summer
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