Met Office declares national emergency with first red weather warning for extreme heat
A national emergency has been declared by forecaster the Met Office and the UK Health Security Agency
Brits are warned to expect 'exceptional temperatures' of 40C for the first time
UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), has upgraded its warning for Monday and Tuesday next week for much of the country
warning of “extreme heat” for much of England, with temperatures set to soar.
The Met Office expects "population-wide" health effects, which will affect not just those most vulnerable to extreme heat "leading to serious illness or danger to life".
The Met Office expects "population-wide" health effects, which will affect not just those most vulnerable to extreme heat "leading to serious illness or danger to life".