16.07.2022 - 15:00 [ Meteorological Office - metoffice.gov.uk ]

The first Red Extreme heat warning issued.

Fri 15 Jul 2022

For the first time temperatures of 40°C have been forecast in the UK and the Met Office has issued the first ever Red warning for exceptional heat.

Exceptional heat is expected to affect a large part of England early next week, with temperatures likely in the high 30s C in some places and perhaps even reaching 40°C.