UK weekend heatwave forecast issued with temperatures set to hit 32C (opens original article in a new tab)

A UK heatwave is forecasted with temperatures reaching 32C, prompting health alerts and warnings of muggy conditions and potential thunderstorms in southern and eastern England, while Scotland and Northern Ireland experience cooler weather.

• UK Health Security Agency issues yellow heat health alerts for parts of England due to forecasted 32C temperatures
• Heatwave criteria met with three consecutive days of temperatures exceeding 27C-28C in southern and eastern regions
• Met Office predicts muggy conditions, increased humidity, and potential thunderstorms during the weekend
• Scotland and Northern Ireland expected to have cooler, cloudier weather with temperatures below 21C