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David Oliver - Agostinho Sousa - Met Office issues urgent UK health warning as 33C blazing heatwave declared - dailystar.co.uk - Britain
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Met Office issues urgent UK health warning as 33C blazing heatwave declared
heatwave is on its way to the UK and have also issued a health warning.Many predictions over the past few days have suggested that the country is set to bask in hot weather for a sustained spell and the Met Office have now come out and said that the “heatwave criteria will be met in some areas in Southern and central England and Wales”.The mercury will start to crank up from this weekend, with highs of 33C forecast for Tuesday, while temperatures will be widely above average this weekend and throughout next week.NEXT WEEK: Rescuers stunned to discover 'large pigeon' stuck on roof was actually a bullmastiff Met Office deputy chief meteorologist, David Oliver, said: “The warm weather over much of England and Wales could last for much of next week.“In the short term, many can expect temperatures in the mid to high 20s over the weekend, and then in the low 30s during the start of next week.“Much of next week will remain warm for the time of year, as well as dry and sunny for many areas.”There is expected to be a slight dip in temperatures by the middle of next week, before thermometers will start to soar again by the end of next week and the following weekend.Not only has a heatwave been confirmed, but a level three heat health alert has also been issued for next week, highlighting the potential dangers the extreme temperatures can bring.Dr Agostinho Sousa, head of extreme events and health protection at UKHSA, said: “High temperatures are predicted for a prolonged period, so make sure to follow our simple health advice to beat the heat, such as covering windows exposed to direct sunlight and making sure that fridges, freezers and fans are working properly.“We want everyone to enjoy the hot weather when it arrives but also
Missing Montana 4-year-old found 'in good spirits' after two days alone - fox29.com - county Pierce - state Montana - county Lincoln
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Missing Montana 4-year-old found 'in good spirits' after two days alone
(Lincoln County Sheriff's Office)LINCOLN COUNTY, Mont. - A 4-year-old boy who had been missing in northwestern Montana for two days was found on Sunday "in good spirits," despite being "hungry, thirsty, and cold," the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office announced. Ryker Webb disappeared around 3:00 p.m. on Friday afternoon while playing with his family's dog in the Bull Lake area of the Kootenai National Forest.  (Lincoln County Sheriff's Office)RELATED: Body found in CO identified as Pierce County woman who went missing 28 years agoRELATED: Sammamish man's body recovered from Lake Keechelus after paddleboarding accidentOver the next two days, dog teams and ATVs combed the ground while a boat unit was deployed on the lake and Montana Air National Guard helicopters searched from the sky."It was extremely difficult to get the additional air assets into the Bull Lake valley due to very poor weather conditions which consisted of rain, low visibility, and low ceiling," the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office said, noting that "dense vegetation" also challenged ground searchers. Several law enforcement agencies and experienced outdoorsman in the area pitched in on the search, while a local Church and supermarket provided meals and other support.  (Several law enforcement agencies and private outdoorsmen joined the search for 4-year-old Ryker Webb. (Lincoln County Sheriff's Office))On Sunday, as more than 50 people searched the area, Ryker was found a couple of miles mile south of Bull Lake. The little boy was taken to a local hospital for an evaluation but was "in good spirits and apparently healthy," Lincoln County Sheriff's Office said. 
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