Get prepared for another heatwave in the UK

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It's going to be hot, hot, hot again in the UK with the third heatwave of the summer set to arrive this week.
Many parts of England and Wales will reach temperatures above 30C while Scotland will see temperatures up to 29C and 26C is likely in Northern Ireland.
The warm sunshine is expected to arrive by Wednesday 9 July, with the heat increasing by Thursday and Friday.
A yellow heat health alert has been issued for a lot of the south of England - don't forget to check out our tips on how to stay safe in the heat in the links below.
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Many parts of England and Wales will reach temperatures above 30C
The heatwave is expected to start in England and Wales on Wednesday and spread into the rest of the UK on Thursday and Friday.
The hot weather will last into the weekend and the start of next week.
Yellow heat health warnings have been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for the East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East and South West of England from Wednesday until 15 July.
Making sure you drink enough to stay hydrated, avoid the sun during the hottest times of the day and putting sun cream on will help to keep you safe.
Previous heatwaves this year
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