UK weather: Heath alerts continue as Met Office predicts weekend temperatures to hit 30C
Heat health alerts extended across much of England
- Heat health alerts have been extended across much of England until Monday evening due to ongoing high temperatures.
- Temperatures are forecast to reach around 30C in parts of south-west England on Saturday and 29C on Sunday.
- The warnings highlight potential significant impacts on health and social care services, including a possible increase in deaths among vulnerable individuals.
- England is experiencing "nationally significant" water shortfalls, leading to widespread environmental and agricultural issues.
- A major wildfire in Dorset, requiring assistance from fire crews nationwide, has raised concerns about the impact of austerity on firefighting resources.