Amber Heatwave Hits Midlands | Leicester News

Leicestershire and the East Midlands brace for a scorching heatwave under amber alert, with temperatures soaring to 29°C by midweek — the fourth time this summer. The warning, active from Tuesday, July 28th to Thursday, July 30th, also covers the East of England, South East, and London, while Yorkshire and the West Midlands remain on yellow. With hosepipe bans in place and drought conditions gripping parts of Wales, the extreme heat is straining water supplies and crops, while firefighters battle 19 major wildfires. Forecasters warn temperatures could hit the mid-30s in the South East by Wednesday, triggering official heatwave status by Thursday. Health officials urge the elderly and vulnerable to stay hydrated, avoid the sun, and check on neighbors to ensure everyone stays safe. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/55a0e1ac20c496dc