Yellow heat-health alert issued across Sussex as temperatures set reach 30°C
A yellow heat health alert has been issued across Sussex, as the region experiences the latest in a series of heatwaves to hit the UK.
Parts of the South East are expected to reach 30°C this weekend.
The alert will come into into force at 9am on Saturday, August 8, and continues until 9pm on Tuesday, August 11.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned of minor impacts on health and social care services, including increased use of healthcare by vulnerable people and a greater risk to life for those more affected by hot weather.
There is also an increased risk of indoor environments becoming very warm, while water-related incidents could rise due to risks including cold-water shock and drowning.
A 50-year-drought record was surpassed and chances of rainfall in August appears low.
The Met Office also stated the weekend will see a north-south split in the weather. Scotland and Northern Ireland are expected to see spells of rain, which might be heavy at times while, England and Wales will ‘remain largely dry, sunny and increasingly warm’.
Met Office Deputy Chief Forecaster Mike Silverstone said: “Temperatures will climb through the weekend and, more significantly, through much of next week. After a brief dip on Monday, high pressure will move across the UK before settling to the east, allowing a southerly flow to develop.
“A fairly widespread heatwave is likely across large parts of England and Wales, with hot conditions developing in places. The heat is expected to peak for much of England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland on Wednesday, with up to 34°C possible in parts of central and southern England and southeast Wales. East Anglia and south-east England, however, could see temperatures even higher on Thursday.
“Humidity levels are also expected to increase through the week, which may make conditions feel more uncomfortable, particularly overnight.”