London sweltered in 32C heat making it the hottest day so far, with further warm conditions predicted. Health officials issued a yellow Heat Health alert for most of England due to potential impact on elderly and vulnerable groups.
The UK Health Security Agency warned of potential mortality increase, mainly in the 65-plus age group and vulnerable individuals, as a result of the ongoing hot spell.
Thundery outbreaks were predicted for the south and east of the UK, signaling a shift towards more unsettled weather with heavy downpours expected and warnings issued to mitigate possible impacts.
Scattered heavy showers and thunderstorms were forecasted across central, southern, and eastern England, potentially leading to gusty winds, large hail, and surface water flooding. Disruption was anticipated with the possibility of over 25mm of rain in under an hour in some areas.
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