Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleUK temperatures could exceed 38C (AFP/Getty)The Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning for extreme heat in central and southern England and Wales on Wednesday and Thursday.The warning will be in place between 9am on Wednesday and 9pm on Thursday. Record-breaking temperatures are anticipated, with forecasts suggesting highs exceeding 38C and a strong possibility of surpassing the UK's hottest June temperature of 35.6C, set in 1976. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned of significant impacts on health and social care services, including a potential rise in deaths, particularly among the elderly and those with pre-existing conditions. The extreme heat is expected to cause widespread disruption to transport networks, affecting rail, road, and air travel, with concerns about tarmac melting. In fullUK heatwave live: Rare red weather warning issued as Britain braces for extreme 40C heatThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Rare red warning for extreme heat issued by Met Office – where and when
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleUK temperatures could exceed 38C (AFP/Getty)The Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning for extreme heat in central and southern England and Wales on Wednesday and Thursday.The warning will be in place between 9am on Wednesday and 9pm on Thursday. Record-breaking temperatures are anticipated, with forecasts suggesting highs exceeding 38C and a strong possibility of surpassing the UK's hottest June temperature of 35.6C, set in 1976. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned of significant impacts on health and social care services, including a potential rise in deaths, particularly among the elderly and those with pre-existing conditions. The extreme heat is expected to cause widespread disruption to transport networks, affecting rail, road, and air travel, with concerns about tarmac melting. In fullUK heatwave live: Rare red weather warning issued as Britain braces for extreme 40C heatThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
