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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe 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 Met Office advises avoiding direct sunlight between 11am and 3pm and shutting curtains to “keep indoor spaces cooler.”An air conditioning technician at Super Brothers, Alex Atkinson, suggests “minimising the use of ovens, stoves, or dryers during the hottest periods, alongside keeping hydrated and having cool showers throughout the day.”When outdoors, wearing loose-fitting clothing and consuming electrolyte drinks may help you to stay cool and hydrated. In fullAnother heatwave has hit the UK – here’s how to keep coolThank 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
How to keep cool in a heatwave – everything you need to know
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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe 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 Met Office advises avoiding direct sunlight between 11am and 3pm and shutting curtains to “keep indoor spaces cooler.”An air conditioning technician at Super Brothers, Alex Atkinson, suggests “minimising the use of ovens, stoves, or dryers during the hottest periods, alongside keeping hydrated and having cool showers throughout the day.”When outdoors, wearing loose-fitting clothing and consuming electrolyte drinks may help you to stay cool and hydrated. In fullAnother heatwave has hit the UK – here’s how to keep coolThank 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
UK Met Office issued rare red weather warning for extreme heat in central and south England and Wales, forecasting temperatures above 38°C and possibly breaking the June 1976 record of 35.6°C. Recommendations include avoiding direct sunlight between 11am–3pm, closing curtains, minimizing oven and dryer use, staying hydrated, and wearing loose-fitting clothing.
