On Sunday, an amber extreme heat warning issued by the Met Office was expanded to last from Monday until Thursday.
An extreme heat warning has been expanded as the UK braces to swelter in a heatwave that could see highs of a record-breaking 38C.
The Met Office said the baking heat could last until at least Thursday, sparking weather warnings, health alerts and concerns for vulnerable people.
Forecasters have said there is “growing confidence” this week could break the record for the hottest June temperature of 35.6C, which was set in 1976 in Southampton.
On Sunday, an amber extreme heat warning issued by the Met Office was expanded to last from Monday until Thursday.
The alert flags potential health impacts for people vulnerable to extreme heat and heat-related issues for the wider population, as well as a possible increase in water safety incidents.
Monday and Tuesday’s warning covers most of southern England, central and eastern Wales, and much of the Midlands, while Wednesday and Thursday’s alert also includes parts of Greater Manchester, Yorkshire and Cheshire.
People in the alert area are advised to drink plenty of fluids and to keep out of the sun, and avoid exercising between 11am and 3pm, the Met Office said.
Separate amber heat health alerts have been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) which now cover most of England from Monday morning until Friday night.
A UKHSA yellow heat alert is also in place for north-east England during the same period.
