Large swathes of country placed under red alert due to extreme heat
Temperatures are expected to soar to uncomfortable levels
Soaring temperatures should be seen as a public health threat, expert warns as temperatures expected to smash records set in June 1976 by several degrees
An “exceptional” spell of hot and humid weather is expected across the county, meaning there is a danger to life to the entire population.
Dozens of areas will be placed under a red heatwave warning
The M40 in Warwickshire remains closed southbound
The severe heatwave prompted nationwide warnings, alcohol bans, transport disruption and signs of strain on wildlife and at tourist hotspots.