Dozens of schools to close amid impending rare red warnings for extreme heat Temperatures could reach 38C to 40C in some parts of England and Wales, overtaking the 35.6C set in 1976 by several degrees. Evening Standard · Jun 22
UK heatwave: 40C in June must be wake-up call on climate crisis, scientists warn Soaring temperatures should be seen as public health threat, expert warns as temperatures expected to smash records set in June 1976 The Independent UK · Jun 22
Fire chiefs issue warning to parents during ‘dangerous’ heatwave: 'The risks are real' A rare red heat health alert and weather warning has been issued by officials Evening Standard · Jun 22
UK heatwave to beat historic June 1976 record as scientists issue ‘dangerous’ 45C warning The Met Office has issued a rare ‘red warning’ for temperatures which are expected to reach 39C The Independent UK · Jun 22
Rare red warnings issued over ‘severe and significant’ impacts of extreme heat The hot conditions, which have been very rare in the UK until now, will be accompanied by high humidity and very warm nights, forecasters warn. Evening Standard · Jun 22
UK heatwave forces four horse racing meetings to be abandoned Temperatures could be set to reach 40C in some areas of the UK this week The Independent UK · Jun 22
Met Office issues rare red weather warning for Wednesday and Thursday UK Health Security Agency also issues red heat alert for six English regions, indicating risk to life even for the healthy The Guardian - UK · Jun 22
London heatwave LIVE: 40C red alert as capital to sizzle in hottest-ever June days this week The Met Office has issued a red alert for extreme heat on Wednesday and Thursday amid an unprecedented heatwave Evening Standard · Jun 22
‘Pollen bomb’ set to cause hay fever misery for millions as temperatures soar across UK Upcoming heatwave and warm weather in May set to cause rise in pollen levels across England and Wales The Independent UK · Jun 22
Red weather warning issued for extreme heat and humidity The Met Office said that in this week’s heatwave, parts of England and Wales are likely to see temperatures exceed 37C in the shade. Evening Standard · Jun 22
Rare red weather warning issued for extreme heat – but what does it mean? The heat could bring disruptions to rail, road and air travel, with the possibility of some tarmac melting The Independent UK · Jun 22
What is a ‘pollen bomb’ – and will my hay fever symptoms worsen this week? IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 22
UK heatwave alert: Temperatures could hit 38C across London and Southern England Britain braces for an unprecedented June heatwave, with the Met Office issuing an amber extreme heat warning for four days. Temperatures are forecast to soar, potentially reaching 38C in England and challenging decades-old records. This intense heat, coupled with high humidity and warm nights, poses significant risks to health, infrastructure,… The Times of India · Jun 22
Met Office Warns 'Tropical Nights' During This Week's Heatwave May Leave Millions Unable to Sleep The Met Office warns of tropical nights in England and Wales, with temperatures staying above 20C, posing health risks and potential record-breaking heat during the upcoming heatwave. International Business Times UK · Jun 22
Evening Standard · Jun 21 Record-breaking heatwave forecast to hit UK as health warnings issued The sweltering heat could last until at least Thursday, said the Met Office, sparking weather warnings and concerns for vulnerable people.
The Independent UK · Jun 21 Health warning as record-breaking heatwave to hit UK his week Warning over travel and health during record-breaking temperatures
The Independent UK · Jun 21 UK to fund AI weather forecasting as ‘super’ El Niño threatens wave of climate shocks Exclusive: ‘Our new partnership with the Met Office will help countries protect against extreme weather events’
Evening Standard · Jun 21 UK set to swelter in up to 38C as extreme heat warning expanded The Met Office said the baking heat could last until at least Thursday.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 21 Record-breaking heat expected in parts of UK this week, says Met Office Health alerts are in place as very high humidity adds to danger of heat stress for the most vulnerable
The Independent UK · Jun 21 Met Office extreme heat warning expanded as 38C temperatures in store IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jun 21 UK heatwave mapped: Where is going to be hottest this week as temperatures could hit 40C Swathes of the UK are to see record-breaking temperatures of up to 40C
Evening Standard · Jun 21 Weather warnings expanded as UK to swelter in up to 38C heat On Sunday, an amber extreme heat warning issued by the Met Office was expanded to last from Monday until Thursday.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 21 Scotland set for sweltering temperatures this week as heatwave hits UK Much of Scotland is set to see scorching temperatures this week as a heatwave hits the UK
Evening Standard · Jun 21 Thousands gather for summer solstice as UK braces for sweltering heatwave Forecasters have said there is ‘growing confidence’ this week could break the record for the hottest June temperature.
Evening Standard · Jun 21 London heatwave 'furnace': Red extreme heat warning as capital to bake in record 40C temperatures The Met Office has issued the rare red warning for Wednesday and Thursday as extreme heat and humidity is forecast