UK Met Office issues rare red extreme heat warning as temperatures forecast to reach 40°C
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Cachella Smith, Henry Moore
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The Met Office has issued a rare red extreme heat warning for parts of England and Wales, with temperatures potentially reaching 40°C. The warning covers London, parts of the Midlands, south-east Wales, and southern England from Wednesday to Thursday. High humidity will exacerbate the heat, causing likely travel disruption and significant disruption to daily life. Some schools have already announced early closures in response to the extreme weather.
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Forecasters say the extreme heat will be exacerbated by high humidity and warn that 'significant disruption' to daily life is likely, including travel disruption.
Some schools have also already announced plans to close early.
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