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Extreme heat warning extended to four days as 38C forecast in UK
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- Presenter Published18 minutes ago An amber weather warning for extreme heat has been extended by the Met Office, with forecasts suggesting temperatures could reach 38C (100F) in parts of England later next week.
- An updated warning will now be in force from 01:00 BST on Monday through to 23:59 BST on Thursday, reflecting growing confidence that exceptionally hot and humid conditions will continue through the middle of the week.
- Large swathes of England and Wales are covered, though more northerly areas are only under the warning on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Presenter Published18 minutes ago An amber weather warning for extreme heat has been extended by the Met Office, with forecasts suggesting temperatures could reach 38C (100F) in parts of England later next week.
An updated warning will now be in force from 01:00 BST on Monday through to 23:59 BST on Thursday, reflecting growing confidence that exceptionally hot and humid conditions will continue through the middle of the week.
Large swathes of England and Wales are covered, though more northerly areas are only under the warning on Wednesday and Thursday.
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