- 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.
- Extreme heat is currently affecting infrastructure and services in England.
The London fire brigade reported an increase in calls on August 10, 2026, attributed to extreme weather.
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Updated Aug 10
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What happened
The London fire brigade reported an increase in calls on August 10, 2026, attributed to extreme weather.
Who's involved
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Extreme heat is currently affecting infrastructure and services in England.Also in this story
- Extreme heat is predicted and recorded in the West Midlands, with Birmingham Airport hitting 38.1C.
- Media reports on heat and infrastructure deficiencies in Cambridge.
- East Midlands Railway suspends regional services in Nottingham and Worksop due to extreme temperatures.
- Due to extreme temperatures, a committee warns of pressure on water resources in England, involving the Environment Agency and techUK.
The entities involved
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England
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
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London
capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom
Related events
- Health agency alerts were prompted by weather conditions and temperature peaks in the Greater Manchester region on May 26, 2026.
- Met Office issued severe weather warnings for the East Midlands and monitored temperature records in London on May 26, 2026.
- The Met Office issued warnings regarding severe weather conditions in England on June 6, 2026.
- England and Wales are currently facing a shared vulnerability to extreme weather events.
- Extreme weather, characterized by drought and heat, is causing production to plummet in England and Scotland.