A 'tropical night' in London kept temperatures above 20C as the UK recorded its hottest-ever June day at 36.1C in Gosport. Red weather warning remains, with schools closed and transport disrupted.
Temperatures could reach 40C in parts of Wales as a rare Met Office red warning for extreme heat causes nationwide travel disruption and over 500 school closures.
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More than 1,200 schools and nurseries across England and Wales are closed or partially closed due to an extreme heatwave, with the Met Office issuing a rare red warning as temperatures could exceed 40°C.
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More than 1,200 schools and nurseries across England and Wales are closed or partially closed on Thursday due to a record-breaking heatwave, with a red extreme heat warning in effect.
More than 1,200 schools in England and Wales are closed or partially closed as the Met Office's rare red extreme heat warning continues, with temperatures expected to reach 40°C.
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More than 1,200 schools and nurseries in England and Wales are closed or partially closed as a rare red extreme heat warning from the Met Office threatens temperatures up to 40°C, affecting hundreds of thousands of pupils.
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The UK heatwave broke records on Wednesday with 36.1C in Gosport, and forecasters warn temperatures could rise further. Red extreme heat warnings cover London, south coast, Swansea, Somerset, and Birmingham until Thursday.
Scientists explain why the UK heatwave feels more intense: high humidity and wet bulb temperatures make it feel like 50C, posing severe health risks.
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The Foreign Office updated travel advice on Tuesday warning Britons of extreme temperatures in France, Spain, and Portugal as a record-breaking heatwave grips western Europe, with France hitting its hottest day ever.
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Britain roasted through its hottest June day ever at 35.8C, eclipsing the 1976 record of 35.6C. Fears of drought and crop failures mount as red heat warning extended.
The UK's June temperature record was broken for the fourth time on Wednesday, reaching 36.1C in Gosport, Hampshire, amid a heatwave driven by climate change.
British Gas shares six free, super effective tips to keep your home cool during a heatwave, including using reflective window film and ice in front of fans.
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Housing Minister James Browne requests postponement of non-urgent water works due to extreme heat, with temperatures expected to reach 31°C on Thursday in Ireland.
The Wallich and councils across Wales are helping homeless and rough sleepers cope with extreme heat, offering water, sun cream, and access to cool spaces amid red and amber weather warnings.
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As temperatures hit 36.1°C in Hampshire, the UK's hottest June day, a red heat health alert is extended. TV presenter Alison Hammond's trick: freeze rice-filled socks to stay cool.
