A red heat warning is in effect from London to Swansea and Birmingham as temperatures could near 40C, causing travel disruption and school closures. The UK's all-time high of 40.3C was set in July 2022.
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Tennis Wales in the Park closes courts in Cardiff, Swansea, and Vale of Glamorgan due to red weather warning for extreme heat, with temperatures forecast to reach 38°C.
Experts urge avoiding exercise between 11am and 3pm as UK temperatures hit 40°C. Doctor warns of heat exhaustion and heatstroke risks, recommends swimming or early morning workouts.
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Weather maps show the UK could see a new all-time record temperature of 42C this week, with 24 counties forecast to reach 40C or more, surpassing the July 2022 record of 40.3C.
The Met Office has issued amber and red weather warnings for extreme heat in Wales and parts of the UK, with temperatures potentially reaching 41C. Travel disruptions and school closures are expected.
A Red Extreme Heat Warning has been issued by the Met Office as temperatures are forecast to reach 40C, breaking June records, with 152 schools closing across England and Wales.
Motorists are urged to check tyre pressure immediately as UK temperatures soar to 39-40C, with red and amber heat warnings issued by the Met Office for England and Wales.
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UK gardeners should move bird baths into shaded areas before Wednesday as temperatures may hit 40°C. The Met Office issued a red warning for extreme heat, posing risks to garden birds.
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Rooster Car Insurance lists eight items to avoid leaving in vehicles during the UK heatwave, with a red weather warning issued and temperatures potentially reaching 40°C.
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Network Rail and TfL urge passengers not to travel on Wednesday and Thursday due to a rare red extreme heat warning, with significant disruption expected on Elizabeth Line and Overground.
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Dozens of schools across England and Wales are closing due to a rare red weather warning as temperatures are expected to reach 40°C, posing a risk to life.
The British Horseracing Authority has rescheduled three of four meetings postponed due to extreme heat. Worcester, Salisbury, Kempton, and Ffos Las were abandoned for horse safety.
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Schools across England and Wales are closing and transport bosses warn against travel as a rare red extreme heat warning is issued, with temperatures potentially reaching 40C and breaking the June record of 35.6C set in 1976.
