Health officials have expanded the yellow alert to cover all of England as temperatures are set to soar
10:45, 10 Jul 2025Updated 10:45, 10 Jul 2025
Another heatwave is on its way to the UK(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has expanded its yellow heat health alert to cover the whole of England ahead of the third heatwave of summer.
Forecasters have told Brits to expect highs of 32C across the UK this weekend, with the Met Office saying the hot spell is expected to last longer and be more widespread than previous heatwaves.
An official heatwave is declared when an area sees three consecutive days of temperatures above the “heatwave threshold”. For most of the UK this is 25C, but is 28C for London and the Home Counties.
Manchester is expected to record an official heatwave with highs of 30C on Friday (July 11), 31C on Saturday and 29C on Sunday, according to Met Office forecasts.
Temperatures are expected to top 30C in Greater Manchester on Saturday, July 12(Image: The Met Office)
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Met Office meteorologist Liam Eslick said: “It is going to be a hot one with little cloud around.
“UV levels are going to be pretty high so anyone going to the (Wimbledon) finals should wear plenty of sun cream and stay hydrated as there is not going to be too much of a breeze to cool down.
“Pollen levels are also going to be high, so any hay fever sufferers should take medication to reduce that risk.”
The UKHSA previously issued a six-day alert ahead of the heatwave, warning of “significant impacts” to six UK regions, including the East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. It came into effect at 10am on Wednesday (July 9).
Now, alerts have been issued for Yorkshire and The Humber, the North East and North West. The alert comes into effect at 11am on Thursday (July 10) and remains in place until Tuesday (July 15).
Heat health alerts have been issued to cover the whole of England(Image: UKHSA)
According to the UKHSA’s Weather-Health alerting system ranks, a yellow alert is issued when temperatures are unlikely to impact most people, but could impact those who are particularly vulnerable. It falls below an amber or red alert.
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The UKHSA has warned that the following impacts are possible across health and social care services due to the high temperatures:
- A rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions. There may also be impacts on younger age groups
- A likely increase in demand for health services
- Internal temperatures in care settings (hospitals and care homes) may exceed the recommended threshold for clinical risk assessment
- The heat affecting the ability of the workforce to deliver services
- Indoor environments overheating increasing the risk to vulnerable people living independently in community and care settings