Heat health alert for London as 'longest' heatwave to hit with temperatures reaching 31C
Briefly

A heatwave warning has been issued for London, with temperatures forecast to reach 31C by Thursday. A yellow heat health alert encompasses the East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The Met Office predicts sustained temperatures above 30C, which qualifies as a heatwave. London previously recorded its hottest day at 34.7C in St James's Park. Scientists predict that such extreme heat events will become more common due to climate change.
A yellow heat health alert has been issued for parts of England as temperatures are forecast to soar to 31C on Thursday. This alert will last from 10am on Wednesday until 10am next Tuesday.
Dan Holley, Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office, explained: "This heatwave is likely to last longer than previous ones so far this summer, affecting a wider area, with the focus for some of the highest temperatures displaced across more central and western areas at times."
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