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UK weather: Amber heat health alerts in effect as heatwave conditions continue
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Helen Willetts
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The UK is experiencing a prolonged heatwave with amber and yellow heat health alerts issued across England. Temperatures are expected to reach up to 36C, posing significant risks to vulnerable populations and healthcare services.
Image source, Getty Images By Helen Willetts Published 8 July 2026, 00:10 BST Amber and yellow heat health alerts are in place across England as the UK braces for one of the longest-lasting heatwaves since 1976.
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