Amber health warnings have swept across parts of the UK, with the public being alerted about the health dangers associated with the heatwave. Weather advisories have escalated from yellow to amber in extensive regions on Friday morning as the mercury is predicted to climb to 34°C in some parts over the weekend.

The full list of areas issued an amber heat health alert has been revealed, with over six regions across the country affected. Several parts of England were upgraded from a yellow warning to amber this morning, with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) urging people to take care in the extreme temperatures.