Disruption as UK swelters in extreme heat, with 41C forecast for Tuesday
Wales has seen its hottest day on record and temperatures topped 36C in Suffolk and at Heathrow Airport by early Monday afternoon.
Wales has seen its hottest day on record and temperatures topped 36C in Suffolk and at Heathrow Airport by early Monday afternoon.
The Met Office has confirmed that the UK is on track for its hottest day on record, with even higher temperatures predicted for Tuesday.
The UK Health Security Agency has issued a level 4 heat-health alert – described as an ’emergency’.
Predicted high temperatures have prompted warnings from officials.
An amber extreme heat warning comes in to force for much of England on Sunday.
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Santon Downham, in Norfolk, recorded the highest temperature with 32.7C.
Firefighters are warning that there is an increased risk of fires due to the heatwave.
The thermometer is expected to move even higher, with 34C expected on Friday.
Forecasters expect 29C temperatures in London on Thursday, surpassing the 28.2C recorded on Wednesday.
The hot spell is set to build to a high of 34C on Friday.
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