Everything You Need to Know as Met Office Issues 'Exceptional' Heatwave Warning
The warning covers large parts of England and Wales as the UK Health Security Agency says the heat poses a risk to life.
- On Monday, the Met Office issued a rare red weather warning for extreme heat across parts of England and Wales, effective from 09:00 BST Wednesday through 21:00 BST Thursday.
- Scientists attribute the heatwave to a "heat dome"—a high-pressure system stalling over Europe—with temperatures forecast to reach up to 40C, nearing the UK's 40.3C record.
- The UK Health Security Agency issued a red health alert, warning that the "exceptional spell" of humid weather presents a "risk to life" even for the healthy population.
- Travel and services face "significant disruption," while the National Fire Chiefs Council urges caution against wildfires and water safety risks during the 36-hour warning period.
- Schools are planning early closures to mitigate heat effects, as experts note that human-driven climate change has increased the intensity and likelihood of this "unprecedented heatwave.
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