- Met Office reports high temperatures and issues heat warnings across multiple UK nations, including England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
- Extreme heat warnings are issued for the region, leading to operational closures in England and Wales.
- Extreme heatwave warnings are affecting a region including England and Wales, leading to operational disruptions.
Extreme heat affecting England and Wales, with the Met Office issuing a red warning and ambulance services reporting operational impacts.
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Updated Jun 29
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What happened
Extreme heat affecting England and Wales, with the Met Office issuing a red warning and ambulance services reporting operational impacts.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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England
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
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Wales
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
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Met Office
United Kingdom's national weather service
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