People in large parts of the U.K. are being warned that high temperatures present a risk to life as a “heat-dome” over Western Europe brings extreme conditions to the continent.

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The UK is expecting it’s second heatwave of the year as continental Europe braces for 40C heat

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For only the second time ever, the Met Office has issued a 'red extreme heat warning'.

Temperatures could hit 38-40C in parts of England and Wales, smashing June record set in 1976; red alerts in France after 19 heat deaths

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Europe is battling a severe heatwave with France issuing its highest alert across over half the nation and the UK bracing for temperatures nearing 40C. Schools have closed, and…

A "heat-dome" settling over western Europe could bring temperatures of up to 40C by Wednesday, with this latest UK heatwave expected to surpass the June record set in Hampshire in…

The UK is preparing for extreme temperatures this week thanks to a 'heat-dome' that has settled over western Europe and could bring temperatures of up to 40C by Wednesday

Temperatures expected to hit 40C in parts of the UK, as extreme heatwave spreads slowly eastwards, sparking warnings in Italy and the Netherlands

People in large parts of the U.K. are being warned that high temperatures present a risk to life as a “heat-dome” over Western Europe brings extreme conditions to the continent.

Numerous red alerts have been issued in preparation for 40°C temperatures across Europe