NewsUK NewsHeatwaveThe exceptional hot and humid weather will continue across London, South East England and East of England as temperatures could rise to 38C11:19, 25 Jun 2026Updated 11:19, 25 Jun 2026Temperatures will once again reach almost 40C as a rare red warning for "extreme heat" has been extended, with 22 areas affected.‌The Met Office has announced 22 areas across London, South East England and East of England will see temperatures exceed 36C and possibly reach 38C. An initial red warning was expected to be in place until Thursday evening but has now been extended until Friday evening.‌The Met Office said: "The exceptional spell of hot and humid weather will continue across this region, with impacts to the general population highly likely."‌Full list of affected areasCentral BedfordshireEssexHertfordshireLutonThurrockBracknell ForestBrighton and HoveBuckinghamshireEast SussexGreater LondonHampshireKentMedwayMilton KeynesOxfordshireReadingSloughSurreyWest BerkshireWest SussexWindsor and MaidenheadWokinghamArticle continues belowThis is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link. You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌HeatwaveWeatherBreaking News