Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHolly EvansTuesday 11 August 2026 10:02 BSTAir ambulance captures dramatic 'dust devil' in Kent amid scorching heatwaveHeat health alerts issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) are in place across England until Friday evening.Amber heat health alerts have been issued for most of England including the Midlands, South East, North West and South West, while a yellow alert is in place for the North East.The alerts came into force at 9am on Tuesday ahead of the UK’s fifth heatwave hitting later in the week.On Tuesday, highs of 29C in Cardiff, 28C in Manchester and 25C in London are forecast before temperatures soar to the mid-30s in some areas on Thursday, according to the Met Office.Almost three-quarters of England is now in drought, with 45 million people affected.In fullUK weather latest: Amber health alerts begin as Britain braces for 36C temperatures in fifth heatwaveMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in