THE Met Office has issued an "extreme heat" warning for parts of Bradford. 

An amber weather warning has been put in place for some of the city and a large part of the country, beginning at midnight this evening.

The warning has come about due to another incoming hot spell that is developing across some areas of the UK, with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) also releasing a heat-health alert.

Temperatures are set to rise throughout the week and reach the high 20s or low 30s in Bradford and the north of England.

A fire chief in West Yorkshire has warned of impending wildfires.

The Met Office's amber alert covers most of the south and central England, as well as a large area in Wales.

It is also in place for Wakefield and the southern areas of Bradford and Leeds.

The national weather service predicts the extreme heat could bring about the following impacts:

  • Adverse health effects are likely to be experienced by those vulnerable to extreme heat
  • The wider population are likely to experience some adverse health effects including sunburn or heat exhaustion (dehydration, nausea, fatigue) and other heat related illnesses
  • Some changes in working practices and daily routines likely to be required
  • An increased chance that some heat-sensitive systems and equipment may fail.
  • More people are likely to visit coastal areas, lakes, rivers and other beauty spots leading to an increased risk of water safety and fire-related incidents.
  • Some delays to road, rail and air travel are possible, with potential for welfare issues for those who experience prolonged delays

The warning is in place until just before midnight on Sunday currently.