Health alerts for bank holiday weekend as record May heat forecast in UK
by Raphael Boyd from World news | The Guardian on (#75T38)
Temperatures expected to reach as high as 33C in southern England or Midlands on Monday
Amber heat health alerts have been issued for the bank holiday weekend as record-breaking May temperatures as high as 33C (91F) are expected in parts of the UK.
The alerts - which indicate a possible risk to life as well as potential damage to properties, significant travel delays and power cuts - were announced for the East Midlands, West Midlands, the east of England, London and the south-east, and will be in effect from 2pm on Friday until 5pm on Wednesday.
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