A heat-health alert has been issued for London. The heatwave alert is in place from Monday, June 24, to Thursday, June 27.
The yellow warning comes from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). The alert is aimed at the health and social care sector, warning them that there may be more vulnerable people needing help due to the hot weather.
UKHSA writes : “Minor impacts are probable across the health and social care sector, including: Increased use of healthcare services by the vulnerable population; increase in risk of mortality amongst vulnerable individuals and increased potential for indoor environments to become very warm.”
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The warning covers London and the rest of England, except the North East
London weather forecast for next week
BBC Weather forecasts a sunny week for London, with some rain towards the end of the week.
Monday, June 24:
- Highs of 27C and lows of 14C
- Sunny and light winds
Tuesday, June 25:
- Highs of 27 C and lows of 15C
- Sunny and a gentle breeze
Wednesday, June 26:
- Highs of 27C and lows of 15C
- Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze
Thursday, June 27:
- Highs of 24C and lows of 14C
- Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze
Friday, June 28:
- Highs of 23C and lows of 13C
- Light rain and a moderate breeze
Saturday, June 29:
- Highs of 20C and lows of 12C
- Sunny intervals and a moderate breeze
Sunday, June 30:
- Highs of 20C and lows of 12C
- Light rain showers and a gentle breeze
