The alerts are from 6pm today to 6pm next Monday and affect Yorkshire and The Humber, the East Midlands, the West Midlands, the East of England, London, the South East, and the South West.

Heat health alerts have been extended into next week for much of England after the fourth heatwave of the summer brought thunderstorms and showers. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

A yellow heat health alert has been extended for seven regions in England amid the country's fourth heatwave of the summer. Downgrading the alert from amber, the UK Health Security Agency said the areas now affected - until 18:00 BST on 18 August - are Yorkshire and Humber,