Heat health alert in place for the south

A heat health warning's been issued for the south.

The Met Office says the yellow alert is in place until Saturday morning as temperatures reach the mid-to-high 20s.

There's concern about the impact on health and social care, although we're told it's likely to be minor.

In a statement on its website, the Met Office said: "Following a muggy night, a brief spell of very warm weather is expected on Thursday, with daytime maximum temperatures widely expected into the high 20s. This is to be followed by another widely warm. muggy night.

"Most parts will be cooler on Friday, however East Anglia, Lincolnshire and the far southeast of England are likely to breach thresholds again."

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