Extreme heat caused power network strain in London following weather warnings issued by the Met Office.
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Updated Jun 24
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What happened
Extreme heat caused power network strain in London following weather warnings issued by the Met Office.
Who's involved
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Part of
A heat dome is affecting Western Europe, causing high temperatures and power outages in regions including Finistère, France, Spain, and London.Also in this story
- Extreme heatwave forces store closures, including a Greggs branch in Leicester Square, as the Met Office issues red heat warnings.
- London Ambulance Service serves the capital during extreme weather events.
- Finistère experienced a transformer failure due to extreme heat, leading to widespread power outages affecting households in the region.
- Extreme heatwave in Western Europe leads to operational shutdowns and fatalities.
The entities involved
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London
capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom
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Met Office
United Kingdom's national weather service
Related events
- Heat risk alerts have been issued for London and the South East due to forecasts from the Met Office.
- Met Office issues extreme heat warnings for Somerset and North Somerset, appointing a spokesperson on the severity of the heatwave.
- Extreme heat affects Europe, with specific heat warnings issued for England from the Met Office, while France and Madrid also experience extreme heat.
- The Met Office issued warnings regarding severe weather conditions in England on June 6, 2026.
- Met Office issues warnings regarding extreme weather conditions for Worcestershire and West Midlands.