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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBritons told to check on vulnerable people as 38C heatwave loomsA rare red weather warning for extreme heat has been issued across parts of England and Wales, with temperatures expected to reach up to 40C. The Met Office forecasts that a "heat-dome" over western Europe could lead to temperatures surpassing the June record and approaching the UK's all-time high. The severe heatwave is predicted to cause widespread health risks, including danger to life, affecting even healthy individuals. Dozens of schools across England and Wales have announced closures or reduced hours to protect pupils from the extreme temperatures. Transport services, including Network Rail and Transport for London, have warned of significant disruption and advised against all but essential travel in affected areas. In fullDozens of schools to close amid impending rare red warnings for extreme 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
UK heatwave forces dozens of schools to close
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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBritons told to check on vulnerable people as 38C heatwave loomsA rare red weather warning for extreme heat has been issued across parts of England and Wales, with temperatures expected to reach up to 40C. The Met Office forecasts that a "heat-dome" over western Europe could lead to temperatures surpassing the June record and approaching the UK's all-time high. The severe heatwave is predicted to cause widespread health risks, including danger to life, affecting even healthy individuals. Dozens of schools across England and Wales have announced closures or reduced hours to protect pupils from the extreme temperatures. Transport services, including Network Rail and Transport for London, have warned of significant disruption and advised against all but essential travel in affected areas. In fullDozens of schools to close amid impending rare red warnings for extreme 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
