The latest heatwave news, headlines and analysis from The NE Times.
The Met Office has extended an amber extreme heat warning across southern England and south-east Wales, with the existing June record almost certain to fall as a humid heat dome settles over the country.
With ground tinder-dry and temperatures soaring, fire and rescue services across England have declared heightened wildfire risk, banning barbecues on moorland and urging the public to act responsibly outdoors.
Health officials have issued amber alerts for much of England as a fresh heatwave brings temperatures of up to 30C, with fire services warning of wildfire risk and the chance of sudden thunderstorms.
After a record-breaking May, forecasters warn of another surge of warm air pushing into southern Britain, with temperatures expected to climb into the low thirties before a sharp drop later in the week.
The UK Health Security Agency has warned of health risks across London, the South East and parts of eastern and central England as temperatures climb, with older and unwell people most at risk.
Forecasters expect high pressure to bring warmer, drier conditions towards the end of June, with temperatures climbing into the low 30s in places.
With temperatures climbing and health alerts in force, here is the official advice on shade, hydration and checking in on vulnerable neighbours.
Hospitals in England managed nearly 2.46 million A&E attendances in May, the highest for any month on record, as a heatwave drove a surge in demand and June set a fresh record for the month.