00:00Temperatures in parts of the UK are expected to exceed 30 degrees as a heat wave develops across
00:06the country. Health alerts issued by the UK Health Security Agency are already in place across the
00:12Midlands and South East England and will remain in force into early next week. The Met Office says
00:17a heat dome over Europe is driving the rise in temperatures, pushing very hot air northwards.
00:23Temperatures in parts of France are expected to exceed 40 degrees. Southern and eastern areas of
00:29the UK could reach heat wave thresholds by early next week. Health experts are advising people
00:35to stay hydrated, avoid prolonged sun exposure at the hottest part of the day and to check
00:40on vulnerable neighbours.
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