Extreme heat grips Europe as UK hits new June record, France shuts down nuclear reactors and deaths rise across continent – live
The focus of the highest temperatures on Friday is likely to shift towards east and southeastern England, where maximum temperatures in the shade could exceed 36 Celsius, perhaps rising to 38 Celsius in some places. However, following another very warm night, the greatest likelihood of high impacts are expect to be within this Red warning area during Friday. The heat will be accompanied by high humidity, exacerbating the potential for discomfort and health impacts, with very warm and humid night times also reducing the ability for people to recover overnight.
- ▪The focus of the highest temperatures on Friday is likely to shift towards east and southeastern England, where maximum temperatures in the shade could exceed 36 Celsius, perhaps rising to 38 Celsius in some places.
- ▪However, following another very warm night, the greatest likelihood of high impacts are expect to be within this Red warning area during Friday.
- ▪The heat will be accompanied by high humidity, exacerbating the potential for discomfort and health impacts, with very warm and humid night times also reducing the ability for people to recover overnight.
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06.16 EDTMet Office extended red extreme heat warning into Friday with up to 38C in east, south-east EnglandThe Met Office’s red extreme heat warning has been extended into Friday night.“The exceptional spell of hot and humid weather will continue across this region, with impacts to the general population highly likely,” it said.Weather alert map for Friday Photograph: Met OfficeIt explained: “The heatwave which is affecting a large part of England and Wales is set to continue during Friday. The focus of the highest temperatures on Friday is likely to shift towards east and southeastern England, where maximum temperatures in the shade could exceed 36 Celsius, perhaps rising to 38 Celsius in some places.
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