Heatwave expected to bring hot weather to parts of England

Parts of the UK could be in for another heatwave next week, with temperatures forecast to climb above 30C.

Weather experts say that in some places, it could even reach 34C.

The hottest conditions are expected across southern England, while many places further west and north are likely to stay cooler.

A week-long yellow heat health alert has been issued for the Midlands, East Anglia and in the south of England, reminding people to take extra care during the hot weather.

Temperatures in the south of the UK will begin to increase over the weekend, before becoming much warmer from the start of next week.

The heat is expected to peak during the second half of the week across England and Wales.

Southern and eastern England could see daytime temperatures above 30C, with a few spots possibly reaching 33C or 34C.

For some areas this will mark the third heatwave of the year.

Elsewhere, parts of north-east England and eastern Scotland are also expected to enjoy warm sunshine, with temperatures in the mid to high-20s.

However, places closer to the Atlantic Ocean, including western Scotland, Northern Ireland and parts of north-west England, are expected to avoid the highest temperatures thanks to cooler sea breezes.

At the moment, forecasters think this hot spell of weather could last into the middle of July.

But, experts say that we are unlikely to reach the record breaking temperatures that were recorded in June.

Some areas, however, are expected to meet the UK's official heatwave rules.

This happens when daily temperatures reach, or go above, a certain level for at least three days in a row.

Yellow heat health alerts have been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for the East Midlands, West Midlands, east of England, London, south-east England and south-west of England.

A yellow warning means that weather conditions could be a risk to those who are particularly vulnerable.