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Some UK schools to close amid extreme heat warnings

A "heat-dome" settling over western Europe has led to a rare red weather warning for extreme heat in parts of England and Wales.

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Schools set to close amid impending rare red warnings for extreme heat

Temperatures could reach 38C to 40C in some parts of England and Wales, overtaking the 35.6C set in 1976 by several degrees.

Evening Standard

Dozens of schools to close amid impending rare red warnings for extreme heat

Temperatures could reach 38C to 40C in some parts of England and Wales, overtaking the 35.6C set in 1976 by several degrees.

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Fire chiefs issue warning to parents during ‘dangerous’ heatwave: 'The risks are real'

A rare red heat health alert and weather warning has been issued by officials

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UK heatwave to beat historic June 1976 record as scientists issue ‘dangerous’ 45C warning

The Met Office has issued a rare ‘red warning’ for temperatures which are expected to reach 39C

The Independent UK

Rare red warnings issued over ‘severe and significant’ impacts of extreme heat

The hot conditions, which have been very rare in the UK until now, will be accompanied by high humidity and very warm nights, forecasters warn.

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UK heatwave forces four horse racing meetings to be abandoned

Temperatures could be set to reach 40C in some areas of the UK this week

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London heatwave LIVE: 40C red alert as capital to sizzle in hottest-ever June days this week

The Met Office has issued a red alert for extreme heat on Wednesday and Thursday amid an unprecedented heatwave

Evening Standard

‘Pollen bomb’ set to cause hay fever misery for millions as temperatures soar across UK

Upcoming heatwave and warm weather in May set to cause rise in pollen levels across England and Wales

The Independent UK

Red weather warning issued for extreme heat and humidity

The Met Office said that in this week’s heatwave, parts of England and Wales are likely to see temperatures exceed 37C in the shade.

Evening Standard

Rare red weather warning issued for extreme heat – but what does it mean?

The heat could bring disruptions to rail, road and air travel, with the possibility of some tarmac melting

The Independent UK

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UK heatwave alert: Temperatures could hit 38C across London and Southern England

Britain braces for an unprecedented June heatwave, with the Met Office issuing an amber extreme heat warning for four days. Temperatures are forecast to soar, potentially reaching 38C in England and challenging decades-old records. This intense heat, coupled with high humidity and warm nights, poses significant risks to health, infrastructure,…

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Met Office Warns 'Tropical Nights' During This Week's Heatwave May Leave Millions Unable to Sleep

The Met Office warns of tropical nights in England and Wales, with temperatures staying above 20C, posing health risks and potential record-breaking heat during the upcoming heatwave.

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Health warning as record-breaking heatwave to hit UK his week

Warning over travel and health during record-breaking temperatures

Evening Standard

Record-breaking heatwave forecast to hit UK as health warnings issued

The sweltering heat could last until at least Thursday, said the Met Office, sparking weather warnings and concerns for vulnerable people.

The Independent UK

UK to fund AI weather forecasting as ‘super’ El Niño threatens wave of climate shocks

Exclusive: ‘Our new partnership with the Met Office will help countries protect against extreme weather events’

Evening Standard

UK set to swelter in up to 38C as extreme heat warning expanded

The Met Office said the baking heat could last until at least Thursday.

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The Guardian - UK

Record-breaking heat expected in parts of UK this week, says Met Office

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

The Independent UK

Met Office extreme heat warning expanded as 38C temperatures in store

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The Independent UK

UK heatwave mapped: Where is going to be hottest this week as temperatures could hit 40C

Swathes of the UK are to see record-breaking temperatures of up to 40C

Evening Standard

Weather warnings expanded as UK to swelter in up to 38C heat

On Sunday, an amber extreme heat warning issued by the Met Office was expanded to last from Monday until Thursday.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland set for sweltering temperatures this week as heatwave hits UK

Much of Scotland is set to see scorching temperatures this week as a heatwave hits the UK

Evening Standard

Thousands gather for summer solstice as UK braces for sweltering heatwave

Forecasters have said there is ‘growing confidence’ this week could break the record for the hottest June temperature.

Evening Standard

London heatwave 'furnace': Red extreme heat warning as capital to bake in record 40C temperatures

The Met Office has issued the rare red warning for Wednesday and Thursday as extreme heat and humidity is forecast

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