Scientists have explained why the current UK heatwave feels more intense than others in recent memory — it comes down to humidity levels and "wet bulb" temperatures

Scientists issue heatwave health warnings as daytime temperatures expected to hit 38C this week as ‘tropical nights’ make it difficult to sleep as homes cannot cool

High humidity makes heat feel worse than air temperature alone would suggest - and lives could be at risk

Met Office warns overnight heat will keep homes warm as ‘high humidities’ make conditions feel worse

EXCLUSIVE: Parts of Britain will "feel like 50C" as the heatwave intensifies, a top forecaster has warned, with the "Sizzler from the South" already breaking temperature records

Scientists have explained why the current UK heatwave feels more intense than others in recent memory — it comes down to humidity levels and "wet bulb" temperatures

The UK is sweltering under a heatwave with record temperatures and red alert warnings in place — and the Met Office says conditions feel worse than previous heatwaves due to high…

A heatwave expert from Australia has suggested a major tip to help Britons to manage during the latest heatwave, one which has seen temperatures rise close to 40C

Children and people with mental health disorders are especially vulnerable.

Extreme heatwaves and high humidity are recognised triggers for the medical condition