An extreme heat warning has been expanded as the UK braces for a heatwave that could send temperatures soaring to a record-breaking 38C

An amber heat health alert has been issued for four areas as the Met Office warns a heatwave is on the way, with temperatures of 34C or more forecast this weekend

Swathes of southern and eastern England and Wales were placed under the rare 47-hour Met Office amber warning which will run from 1am on Monday until the end of Tuesday.

Brits in 51 counties across the UK have been warned to brace for dangerously high temperatures in the coming days as the mercury is set to soar over the weekend and into next week

A hot spell is set to intensify across England, with temperatures potentially reaching 38C in London while multiple counties could bask in highs of 36C in the coming days

The Met Office has put amber warnings in place across most of southern England, covering London, the east, the south-east, and parts of the south-west of England and Wales.

Temperatures are set to soar to 34C on Monday, with the Met Office warning that there is a 40 per cent chance of exceeding the highest-ever temperature for June

UK braces for another heatwave as amber heat warnings issued for early next week

The Met Office has issued a rare amber weather warning for extreme heat ahead of an expected heatwave

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An extreme heat warning has been expanded as the UK braces for a heatwave that could send temperatures soaring to a record-breaking 38C

Swathes of the UK are to see record-breaking temperatures of up to 38C

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Health alerts are in place as very high humidity adds to danger of heat stress for the most vulnerable

Experts warn of infrastructure breakdown and excess deaths as 40°C days could come as soon as next year for the UK

Highs of 38C have been forecast for Wednesday and Thursday in London by the national weather service - breaking June's highest ever recorded temperature.

Swathes of the UK are to see record-breaking temperatures of up to 38C