- A heat wave is affecting several European nations, including England, Italy, and Spain.
- Due to extreme weather, the Met Office has issued red heat warnings as the heatwave spreads from the UK into Europe.
- Urgent guidance issued by the Met Office regarding extreme heat affecting Western Europe and England.
- Heatwave impacts expected across England and Wales, leading to warnings for major cities including London and Birmingham.
Met Office issued extreme heat warnings and UKHSA noted severe impacts from the heatwave affecting Somerset.
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Updated Jun 23
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What happened
Met Office issued extreme heat warnings and UKHSA noted severe impacts from the heatwave affecting Somerset.
Who's involved
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Heatwave impacts expected across England and Wales, leading to warnings for major cities including London and Birmingham.Also in this story
- London experienced temperature peaks of 29C on September 15th, linked to strengthening El Niño patterns.
- High temperatures are causing the UK to experience impacts on retail operations and consumer demand for hot beverages.
- Extreme weather, characterized by drought and heat, is causing production to plummet in England and Scotland.
- Weather warnings affect infrastructure and travel in South East England, Wales, and London.
Within A heat wave is affecting several European nations, including England, Italy, and Spain.
The entities involved
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Met Office
United Kingdom's national weather service
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UK Health Security Agency
UK health agency
Related events
- Met Office issues extreme heat warnings for Somerset and North Somerset, appointing a spokesperson on the severity of the heatwave.
- Met Office issues warnings regarding extreme weather conditions for Worcestershire and West Midlands.
- Met Office issues heat alerts for East Midlands and warns South East could reach heatwave levels, prompting health cautions.
- Met Office provided expert analysis and issued alerts regarding the heatwave in Suffolk.
- The Met Office issued warnings regarding severe weather conditions in England on June 6, 2026.