Met Office issues rare red weather warning as heatwave hits UK
UK Health Security Agency also issues red heat alert for six English regions, indicating risk to life even for the healthy Met Office forecasters have issued a…
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UK Health Security Agency also issues red heat alert for six English regions, indicating risk to life even for the healthy Met Office forecasters have issued a rare red weather warning for Wednesday and Thursday in the face of extreme heat and humidity, while a red heat health alert has been issued in England indicating “a risk to life for even the healthy population”. The Met Office has issued a rare red warning from 09:00 BST on Wednesday to 21:00 Thursday for parts of England and Wales, with temperatures possibly reaching 38 or 39C. If you are worried about your health, or that of somebody you know, ring NHS 111.
Furthermore, Met Office issues 11am to 3pm rule as temperatures soar to 40C. The current UK June temperature record stands at 35.6C, recorded in Southampton in 1976 and Camden Square in London in 1957. The UK experienced its hottest June on record in 2025, and scientists say climate change is increasing the likelihood of severe heatwaves occurring earlier in the summer.
In addition, Four horse racing meetings off after extreme heat warning. Sarah Hooper | News Reporter Published June 22, 2026 10:43am Updated June 22, 2026 10:44am Pack your water bottles and fire up your fans – we’re in for a scorcher (Picture: EPA) The Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning ahead of extreme heat engulfing England and Wales later this week.
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UK Health Security Agency also issues red heat alert for six English regions, indicating risk to life even for the healthy Met Office forecasters have issued a rare red weather warning for Wednesday and Thursday in the face of extreme heat and humidity, while a red heat health alert has been issued in England indicating “a risk to life for even the healthy population”.
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The Met Office has issued a rare red warning from 09:00 BST on Wednesday to 21:00 Thursday for parts of England and Wales, with temperatures possibly reaching 38 or 39C.
according to BBC SportIf you are worried about your health, or that of somebody you know, ring NHS 111.
according to Manchester Evening NewsMet Office issues 11am to 3pm rule as temperatures soar to 40C.
according to Manchester Evening NewsThe current UK June temperature record stands at 35.6C, recorded in Southampton in 1976 and Camden Square in London in 1957.
according to The Times of India - WorldThe UK experienced its hottest June on record in 2025, and scientists say climate change is increasing the likelihood of severe heatwaves occurring earlier in the summer.
according to The Times of India - WorldFour horse racing meetings off after extreme heat warning.
according to BBC SportSarah Hooper | News Reporter Published June 22, 2026 10:43am Updated June 22, 2026 10:44am Pack your water bottles and fire up your fans – we’re in for a scorcher (Picture: EPA) The Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning ahead of extreme heat engulfing England and Wales later this week.
according to Metro - NewsForecasters have said there is growing confidence this week could break the record for the hottest June temperature of 35.6C, which was set in 1976 in Southampton.
according to Metro - NewsInstitutes in Wiltshire, including Kingdown School, Clarendon Academy, Pewsey Vale School, and Dilton Marsh Primary, are set to close at 12:30 BST.
according to Geo NewsMoreover, Kingsholm Primary in Gloucester will end lessons at 13:20 BST until Thursday, with students informed to wear their regular PE kit.
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- Forecasters say the heatwave will build from Monday before peaking on Wednesday and…Geo News
- Forecasters say the heatwave will build from Monday before peaking on Wednesday and…The Times of India - World
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Wednesday, June 24
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UK braced for record breaking heat as rare red weather warnings come into force
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Tuesday, June 23
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Europe swelters under an early heat wave as France records its hottest day ever
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Monday, June 22
AD FEATURE: Met Office weather maps show when Wales will hit 38C as heatwave kicks off four day amber warning
Reliability 70 · high10 sources5 independent voices2 countries · 1 languagesblind spot · Centerrewrites detectedMet Office issues immediate thunderstorm warning for 18 areas of UK - full list
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Sunday, June 21
Temperatures to hit record-breaking 38C as 'heat dome' heads for Britain: Met Office issues four-day amber warning
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