BBC Radio Sheffield reports that a third heatwave of 2026 is set to return to South Yorkshire this week, with forecasters expecting the hot spell to last longer than earlier ones this year. The return of high temperatures matters for residents' health, comfort and daily routines, particularly for vulnerable groups during extended periods of heat.

In this five-minute segment, Professor Liz Bentley of the Royal Meteorological Society discusses the incoming warm weather and how it compares with the region's previous heatwaves. The item is available on BBC Sounds via BBC Radio Sheffield.