Extreme Heat Will Continue to Intensify in UK and Europe | BBC News

Jun 20, 2026 | The Met Office has issued an amber extreme heat warning for parts of southern and eastern England and south Wales. The warning is valid for Monday and Tuesday and warns of temperatures peaking at 35C (95F). The nights will also be hot, remaining above 20C in some locations.

It brings the risk of impacts to health, especially for vulnerable people, and the danger of sunburn and heat exhaustion in the wider population.

This is only the sixth amber extreme heat warning that has been issued by the Met Office since they were introduced in 2021 - and the first since August 2022.

Heat has also been building across Europe this week and will continue to intensify over the next few days.


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04/01/2026 - Another Cold Night for All - Evening Weather Forecast UK – Met Office Weather

Jan 4, 2026 | Temperatures fall widely below freezing overnight into Monday morning across the UK. Areas of sleet and snow move south across England and Wales, making icy stretches likely. Further sleet and snow showers affect Northern Ireland and heavy snow continues across northern Scotland. An amber snow warning is in force for northern Scotland, where a further 20–30 cm could fall on top of existing deep snow. Temperatures range from –2 to –5 °C, with some rural spots dipping near –10 °C. - This is the Met Office UK weather forecast for the evening of 03/01/2026. Bringing you today’s forecast is Greg Dewhurst.

Met Office Forecasts 2023 Will Be Hotter Than 2022

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