Health alerts for bank holiday weekend as record May heat forecast in UK

Amber heat health alerts have been issued for the bank holiday weekend as record-breaking May temperatures as high as 33C (91F) are expected in parts of the UK. The alerts – which indicate a possible risk to life as well as potential damage to properties, significant travel delays and power cuts – were announced for the East Midlands, West Midlands, the east of England , London and the south-east, and will be in effect from 2pm on Friday until 5pm on Wednesday. …