A YELLOW heat health alert is expected to last until next week in Worcester. 

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) alert was first issued on June 13 and it is expected to last until 9am Monday, June 19 in Worcester.

The weather is expected to reach highs of 27C by Thursday 3pm. 

The hot weather is expected to pose challenges for vulnerable people or those who are already unwell, with the risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke increasing for children, the elderly and people with long-term health conditions. 

Extreme heat melted the surface of a main road between Worcester and Droitwich on Tuesday, which was also classed as the hottest day of the year so far.

Drivers discovered their car's tyres covered in a sticky substance after travelling along the A38 near Droitwich during the weekend's heatwave.

Frustrated motorists took to social media to complain the continued high temperatures appeared to have melted the road's surface following recent surface dressing works.

How to sleep in the heat according to experts 

Getting to sleep during a heatwave can seem like an impossible task, particularly when you don’t have access to air conditioning – but there are steps you can take to get a good night’s sleep.

Julie Gooderick, an extreme environments expert at the University of Brighton, says it is key to set your environment before sleeping.

The ideal room temperature for sleeping is around 18-21C, she says, and to avoid your bedroom becoming too hot she advises using fans, opening windows at night, and keeping curtains closed during the day.