warmth warning is in place from Friday morning in London as temperatures are set to soar to 31C over the weekend amid thunderstorms.

A yellow alert warning has been issued for the capital from 9am on Friday to 9am on Monday June 12 by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) in addition to many different components of the UK.

The Met Office has additionally issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms in London on Saturday from 2pm to 9pm.

Temperatures are set to achieve a excessive of 25C in London on Friday and a scorching 31C on Saturday, with an opportunity of heavy showers or thunderstorms growing afterward Saturday.

The showers are forecast to proceed on Sunday and Monday, and are anticipated to be heavy and thundery at instances. Temperatures are set to remain heat through the nights as effectively.

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A yellow alert has additionally been issued within the North East, North West and Yorkshire and Humber.

A yellow alert issued on Wednesday in West Midlands, East Midlands, East of England, South East and the South West was escalated to an amber alert on Thursday.

“Weather impacts are likely to be felt across the whole health service, and at this level we may begin to see some health impacts across the wider population, not just the most vulnerable,” the UKHSA mentioned.

Both yellow and amber alerts stay in place from 9am on Friday 9 June to 9am on Monday 12 June.

Under the brand new HHA system launched by UKHSA and the Met Office, a yellow alert means extra demand on well being care providers by weak individuals is anticipated, and over 65s, or these with pre-existing well being situations, are at an elevated threat.

An amber alert is when elevated demand is more likely to be felt throughout the entire well being service, with potential for “the whole population” to be in danger, not simply weak individuals.

Britons have been urged to verify on weak family and keep away from the solar through the hottest time of day, between 11am and 3pm.

The warning comes after weeks of extended excessive strain which has led to the latest solar and excessive temperatures however because the excessive strain strikes north, the UK is anticipated to see greater temperatures in addition to thunder, hail and rain hit central and southern England and Wales.

Dr Agostinho Sousa, Head of Extreme Events and Health Protection on the UKHSA, mentioned: “Forecasted temperatures this week will primarily impression these over the age of 65 or these with pre-existing well being situations reminiscent of respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses.

“If you've gotten buddies, household or neighbours who you understand are extra weak to the consequences of scorching climate, it will be important you verify in on them and guarantee they're conscious of the forecasts and are following the required recommendation.’’