Europe heatwave smashes records as health and infrastructure buckle
Britain logs its hottest June day and France its hottest day on record, with temperatures near or above 40C triggering red alerts across western Europe.
Eleanor Hartley 5 min read
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UK records hottest June day as heatwave intensifies
Britain has logged its hottest June day on record as a heatwave drives temperatures sharply higher and warnings are extended.
Eleanor Hayes 4 min read
Amber heat-health alerts in force as temperatures push towards 30C across England
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.
Priya Chandran 7 min read
Heat health alert issued as second heatwave builds across England
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.
Sophie Bennett 7 min read
Met Office signals hotter, more settled spell as late June heat builds
Forecasters expect high pressure to bring warmer, drier conditions towards the end of June, with temperatures climbing into the low 30s in places.
Tom Fairweather 6 min read