# UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)

Type: organization

Source: Climate Intelligence Brief — https://getclimatebrief.com/entity/uk-health-security-agency-ukhsa-organization
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## Timeline

- **2026-06-23**: Alert Zone Expands to Northern England — From Wednesday, the warning area also includes Greater Manchester, Yorkshire, and Cheshire. Tropical nights persist, compounding health risks.
- **2026-06-22**: Heatwave Commences with Highs of 38°C Forecast — Temperatures begin to climb sharply, with the amber alert in effect across southern England, the Midlands, and Wales. Maximum temperatures could reach 38°C.
- **2026-06-21**: Amber Extreme Heat Warning Expanded — Met Office extends the warning to cover Monday June 22 through Thursday June 25, citing growing confidence of record-breaking temperatures.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### UK Heatwave Targets 1976 Record as 38°C Looms, Climate Warning Grows
2026-06-28 08:23:19 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 19

A rare and intense heatwave threatens to break the UK's June temperature record of 35.6°C set in 1976, with forecasts of 38°C and tropical nights. The event underscores the increasing frequency of extreme heat under climate change, raising questions about infrastructure resilience and adaptation.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/uk-heatwave-climate-record-38c

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