Daily Express

99F health alert for baking Britain

- By Steph Spyro

AMANDA Holden is making the most of the fine weather by taking a family holiday in the UK before her return to the Britain’s Got Talent TV panel.

The 49-year-old looked every inch the Bond girl as she emerged from the sea rocking a bright red

A HEALTH warning has been issued for later this week, with parts of Britain expected to bake in temperatur­es of up to 99F (37C).

The Met Office announced the “level three” alert yesterday for the South-east. The warning will be in place from midday tomorrow until Sunday morning.

Sweltering heat is likely as warm air spreads north from France.

The Met Office said: “Friday will ee temperatur­es widely reaching 86F or higher, in central, southern and some northern parts of bikini.The mother-of-two shared the snap on Instagram, writing, “Great British Staycation”.

Her celebrity friends were quick to comment, with former Strictly Come Dancing winner Stacey Dooley, 33, posting: “Well, well, well.”

England. It is likely to be hotter still in the South-east, with 93F to 99F possible.

“Saturday will likely be another hot day for southern and central parts of the UK, with heatwave conditions possible.”

Britons have been enjoying staycation­s nationwide.

Tesco said demand for inflatable paddling pools has soared by more than 450 per cent, while sales of trampoline­s have jumped 350 per cent. Inflatable hot tubs have had record sales – up 120 per cent.

Tesco’s spokesman Simon Hutchinson said: “With many deciding on a staycation this summer because of the pandemic, we are seeing all-time record demand for inflatable­s, water toys and even sand as people look to get the most out of their gardens.”

People will be able to enjoy the sun right through until Sunday, although temperatur­es will drop slightly with some parts of the country seeing thundersto­rms.

 ??  ?? No holden back... Amanda emerges from the sea on her hols
No holden back... Amanda emerges from the sea on her hols

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