Met Office issues rare amber extreme heat warning for parts of England and Wales

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The Met Office has issued a rare amber extreme heat warning for southern England and southeast Wales, with temperatures expected to reach up to 34°C. This is the most severe heat alert in nearly four years, signaling potential health and environmental impacts.

Temperatures expected to climb to 30C over the weekend in southern England and south-east Wales The Met Office has issued an amber extreme heat warning for much of southern England and south-east Wales over the coming days – the most extreme heat warning the weather forecaster has issued for nearly four years. Temperatures are expected to climb to about 30C (86F) over the weekend and peak on Monday and Tuesday at 34C, “though there remains a chance of this being exceeded in some spots”, the Met Office said. Continue reading...