Health warning as stifling 34C forecast for tomorrow

Temperatures will soar again today as the second amber heat health alert in two weeks remains in force. The mercury could hit 30C in London, 28C in the east of England, and 28C in the Midlands, the Met Office said.

- GEORGE LITHGOW

But temperatures will remain relatively low in other areas, with 21C the highest likely to be reached in Scotland, and 23C in the southwest of England.

Today will see a band of cloud and rain across central parts of the UK, gradually edging northwards. This rain may ease for a time before turning heavier in the far northwest later in the day.