Extreme heat warning leads to early school closures across West Country
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Bea Swallow
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A number of schools across the West Country region have confirmed they will close early due to an extreme heat warning issued by the Met Office. The red weather warning covers parts of the UK for two days, with temperatures above 30°C (86°F) potentially persisting for several consecutive days. Schools cited concerns over staff and pupils spending prolonged periods in stuffy classrooms. The extreme heat was followed by thunderstorms and flash floods in the region, and experts say the current highest temperature record for June is likely to be broken.
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· 3 pulledA number of schools across the region have confirmed they will close early, citing concerns over staff and pupils spending prolonged periods inside stuffy classrooms.
Experts say it is now likely the current highest temperature on record for June will be broken.
Temperatures above 30C (86F) could persist for several consecutive days.
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