Weather & Science
UK Heat Wave to Make It Harder to Sleep as Health Alerts Raised
Unused deck-chairs in Hyde Park, London, on June 18.
Photographer: Peter Nicholls/Getty Images
UK authorities upgraded health alerts for England as heat wave conditions are forecast to see London reach 34C (93F) by Saturday.
The British capital will reach 32C on Thursday as a stream of hot air drives up temperatures across the country this week. The UK Health Security Agency raised the alert level to amber for all English regions until 9 a.m. on Monday, warning of significant risks to children, older people and those with health conditions.