Forecasters predict conditions will become 'increasingly humid and uncomfortable' over the weekend, with temperatures unlikely to drop below the 20s overnight.
Earlier this week, the Met Office extended its yellow heat warning until Monday, while several schools in East Sussex closed on Thursday due to water shortages.with temperatures reaching 32.2C in Chertsey, Surrey, on Saturday - marking the hottest day of the year so far.
NHS national medical director Professor Sir Stephen Powis added:"We know the warm weather has increased demand on services and this week we have seen one of our busiest days ever at A&E departments.Strike will 'make it a bit harder' to clear NHS backlog He added that NHS staff are working hard and prioritising urgent and emergency care and urged people to use 999 in emergency and life-threatening situations and NHS 111 online for other health concerns.The junior doctors' walkout comes amid the threat of further strikes throughout the summer if the government does not budge on its pay offer.
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