UK heat alert map shows 6 areas set to roast in scorching 30C temperatures
The UK's first yellow heat alert of the year has been issued, with six regions set to roast in 30C temperatures this weekend.
A heatwave is set to storm the country and some places will see temperatures rise to the toasty highs of 29C to 30C.
Yellow warnings are in place for London, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, South East and South West of the country.
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The Iberian plume has prompted officials e to put in force yellow warnings across the country to remind people of the dangers hotter climates can bring.
Dr Agostinho Sousa, head of extreme events and health protection at UK Health Security Agency, has issued warnings to those lapping up the warm weather.
Dr Sousa said: "In the coming days we are likely to experience our first sustained period of hot weather of the year so far, so it’s important that everyone ensures they keep hydrated and cool while enjoying the sun.
"Forecasted temperatures this week will primarily impact those over the age of 65 or those with pre-existing health conditions such as respiratory and cardiovascular diseases."
Dr Sousa urged those with "friends, family or neighbours who you know are more vulnerable to the effects of hot weather" to continually check on them during the heatwave.
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Temperatures are set to peak on Friday in the south and southwest, with the warm weather not lasting as long as some may hope it would.
The Daily Star previously reported on the plume, with Storm Oscar bringing about some thunderous changes to the sunny skies soon after the slate of yellow weather warnings.
Should they subside, the yellow heat warnings may be replaced by drizzly conditions and even thunderstorms toward the end of the week.
Graham Madge, spokesperson for the Met Office, said: "Storm Oscar will be working its way north and will push against that area of high pressure but its progress will be slowed.
"The main influence that Storm Oscar will have is not necessarily winds or rain.
"The way the area of low pressure is circulating means that as it draws closer to the UK, it will be pulling up a feed of warmer air coming in from continental Europe which will raise our temperatures."
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