Parts of UK expected to reach ‘heatwave criteria’ amid health warnings | ITV News

The UK could break its record for the warmest day of the year for the second day in a row, with temperatures up to 33C forecast for Friday.

Some places may hit the criteria needed to officially declare a heatwave.

An official heatwave is recorded when areas reach a certain temperature for three consecutive days, with thresholds varying from 25C to 28C in different parts of the UK.

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