UK heatwave: Heat-health alert in place as temperatures to hit 32C

England could see temperatures hit 32C midweek, as the heat continues to sweep the country. 

A heat health alert has been issued for most parts of England. 

The UK Health Security Agency’s yellow warnings are in place across seven regions until 21:00 BST on Sunday. 

The warning means the elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions are advised to take extra care during the heat. 

Parts of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland will also be feeling the heat, with Scotland and N Ireland seeing “unseasonably high temperatures”.

Regions included in the warning are: London, the South East, the South West, the East and West Midlands, the East, North West and Yorkshire and Humber.

Temperatures reached 30C on Monday in southern England and south-east Wales, according to the Met Office.

The hot weather comes after what has been a fairly wet and cool summer in the UK.

Tuesday is expected to see highs of 31C.