Yellow heat warning issued for Yorkshire for next week as temperatures set to rise

The UK is set for a sweltering spell of weather early next week, with temperatures expected to exceed 30C in parts of England, following a weekend of mixed sunshine and showers. | PA

placeholder image — The UK is set for a sweltering spell of weather early next week, with temperatures expected to exceed 30C in parts of England, following a weekend of mixed sunshine and showers. | PA

A yellow heat health alert has been issued across Yorkshire for the start of next week as a new wave of warm weather sweeps in.

The warning, issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), also covers London, East Midlands, East of England, the South East and South West, and will be in place from 12pm on Monday until 6pm on Wednesday.

Significant impacts across health and social care services may occur over the period due to the high temperatures, the agency said.

This includes the potential for a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions.

Temperatures are set to hit late 20s and possibly even into the 30s in Yorkshire.

The latest warning comes after the UK has already experienced three heatwaves this summer.

A combination of amber and yellow heat health warnings were issued across England last month when temperatures exceeded 30C in several parts of the country.