Parts of UK braced for extreme red heat warningpublished at 06:29 BST
Image source, Getty ImagesIt’s predicted to be an exceptionally hot day across the UK, with the Met Office’s red weather warning for extreme heat for parts of England and Wales due to kick in at 09:00.
This means the heat is likely to bring impacts to health and could be a danger to life, but also a risk to infrastructure such as power supplies and transport.
The warning covers parts of central and southern England, and parts of south Wales, lasting until 21:00 on Thursday.
The red warning is an upgrade in severity from yesterday’s amber warning for extreme heat, which also covered parts of England and Wales. Those in Wisley, Surrey were feeling the heat the most, where it reached 34.6C.
Expect delays on roads, tracks and in the air, the Met Office has warned.
We’ll be covering the ongoing impact of the heat throughout the day, as well as sharing some tips for dealing with the weather.
