Brits to bake in 35C highs as fourth heatwave to hit UK & heat alerts kick in from tomorrow

BRITS are set to swelter in temperatures of up to 35C this week as the UK’s fourth heatwave of the year bakes the nation. It comes as amber heat alerts will come into force tomorrow, with forecasters warning conditions could pose serious risks to vulnerable people. People watch a Punch and Judy show on Weymouth beach yesterday Credit: Getty People enjoy the cooling waters of the Parliament Hill Lido as the ground outside is parched due to lack of rain leading to contrasting colours Credit: Alamy The latest scorching weather is expected to peak on Wednesday, with parts of southern, eastern and central England baking in temperatures between 30C and 35C. Some areas could even edge beyond 35C if conditions are favourable, forecasters say. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) upgraded existing yellow health alerts to amber for the East Midlands, East of England, London and the South East. The warning will run from 9am on Wednesday until 9am on Thursday. The UK Health Security Agency has upgraded existing yellow heat health alerts to amber in some parts of the country Credit: UK Health Security Agency Scorched fields at St Nicholas’ Park in Warwick as fourth heatwave is expected to hit the UK Credit: PA Yellow alerts have also been issued for the West Midlands, South West and Yorkshire and the Humber over the same period. No heat alerts have been issued for the North East or North West. Forecasters say the heatwave will be largely confined to England and Wales. Northern Ireland, Scotland and northern England are expected to stay cooler, with cloud, rain and showers continuing through the week. Most read in The Sun The hot spell is then expected to ease on Thursday as cooler air moves in. Some isolated showers could also develop later in the week. Despite the soaring temperatures, weather experts say this heatwave will be shorter than the three widespread hot spells already seen this summer. July has already been one of the hottest months ever recorded in the UK. A man lies down on the dry, sun-scorched grass of Primrose Hill, London, yesterday Credit: AFP Wildfires in Greater Manchester earlier this month Credit: Alamy The Met Office says the UK’s average temperature so far this month is 17.5C. That currently makes July 2026 the second hottest month on record, behind only July 2006, which averaged 17.8C. The UKHSA warned the extreme heat could place significant pressure on health and social care services. Officials said there could be an increase in deaths among elderly people and those with existing health conditions. The agency also warned younger people could be affected, while the risk of water-related incidents such as cold-water shock and drowning is expected to rise. Emergency services are also preparing for an increased risk of wildfires as the hot, dry conditions return. A National Fire Chiefs Council spokesperson said: “Most wildfires are preventable and we are asking everyone to play their part in helping to protect our communities, wildlife and natural spaces, while easing the pressure on firefighters who have already faced an exceptionally challenging summer.” They added firefighters have already endured an “exceptionally challenging summer” and urged the public to act responsibly as another spell of intense heat arrives. Officials said there could be an increase in deaths among elderly people and those with existing health conditions Credit: Shutterstock Editorial A helicopter drops water to contain a moorland fire near Dovestone reservoir as emergency services are on alert amid rising temperatures Credit: AP Emergency crews have already spent days fighting large wildfires in Wales and Scotland that forced people to evacuate from their homes. On Saturday, a huge inferno tore through a country park as 70 firefighters fought to battle the blaze in Essex. And, earlier in the month, three separate wildfires erupted in Manchester and East Sussex as a “major incident” was declared. Meanwhile, firefighters continue to tackle a blaze raging across the Cairngorms in Scotland. The emergency services in the Cairngorms had “all resources necessary” to tackle wildfires, the Justice Secretary has said amid backlash to the Scottish Government’s response. Residents of Nethy Bridge who were evacuated on Friday night were told they could return home on Sunday. On Sunday afternoon, firefighters said an “intensive operation” is still under way but better weather conditions, including heavy rain and low winds, have slowed the fire and limited its spread. Police Scotland said on Saturday night it was no longer treating the fire as a major incident. To combat conditions, 23million Brits are now under a temporary hosepipe ban in their area, introduced by eight water companies. Comment now