Health officials issue yellow heat warning for most of England
The warning will last until midweek and will have a "significant impact"
UK health officials have issued a yellow weather warning for heat across most of England as the country is set to see temperatures rise.
According to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office, all but one region in the very north-east of the country will be put in the yellow category.
As a result, this means there could be a mini heatwave, which officials say will cause added pressure to healthcare services across the country.
The yellow warning was issued on Saturday (June 22nd) and will last through much of next week, beginning on Monday morning and running until late on Thursday afternoon.
During this time, temperatures are expected to rise to as high as 30 degrees Celsius, with "many places" set to bake in mid-20s temperatures.
The East Midlands region has been given the strongest warning, alongside the East of England, East Anglia and the South East.
According to the Met Office, there is a "potential for significant impacts to be observed across the health and social care sector due to the high temperatures".
The North West, West of England, South West and London will see a reduced risk of danger during this period, but warned that indoor areas could become "very warm".
This heat warning comes after a rather dreary start to the summer in the UK, with temperatures struggling to make it out of the teens.
According to data from meteorologists, there has been 32% more rainfall this summer across England and Wales - making it the fifth wettest summer on record for England itself.
However, despite the heat warnings in place, thunderstorms will rumble in on Thursday, bringing an end to the spell of good weather, along with consistent rain.