The Met Office warns of prolonged extreme heat across England and Wales, with temperatures exceeding 30C and amber heat alerts in place. Wildfire risk is extreme in London, hosepipe bans are imposed, and three drownings highlight water dangers. Emergency services urge caution as records are broken.
Britons should brace themselves for the sweltering summer to continue 'until at least next week', the Met Office has warned. Temperatures in parts of England and Wales will continue to exceed 30C on Sunday and over the next few days, the forecaster said.
While a risk of thunderstorms could develop in parts of the south from Monday, most areas are expected to stay dry, sunny and very hot into the coming week. The warning came amid several water firms announcing hosepipe bans and the deaths of three people who drowned after getting into difficulty in open water. London was also plunged into chaos yesterday after wildfires ripped through the shrubbery close to one of Britain's busiest train stations.
Stratford station in London was evacuated and temporarily shut on Friday night as 60 firefighters and eight fire engines rushed to tackle the blazes. The Met Office recorded a provisional daily high temperature of 33C in Yelverton, Devon, on Saturday. 2026 has already broken several weather records-having become the first where temperatures of 35C were recorded in the UK on six separate days.
People shade from the searing sun using umbrellas in Castle Park, Bristol on Saturday Most areas are expected to stay dry, sunny and very hot into the coming week.
Pictured: Castle Park, Bristol on Saturday A map showing most of England has now been issued with amber alerts for heat-as the Met Office warns the sweltering temperatures could continue into next week Lawns at King's College in Cambridge have dried out during the current heatwave Thousands flocked to the beach in Brighton, East Sussex on Saturday to enjoy the weather The record was formerly held by 1976 and 2020, during which five days were recorded with temperatures over 35C. This year also became the first to see temperatures of 35C or higher across three calendar months, as well as temperatures of 34C or higher recorded over nine dates.
Emergency services have warned there is an 'extreme' risk of wildfires this weekend. The London Fire Brigade has urged people not to use disposable barbecues over fears of the dry heat leading to fires. In the capital, the risk increased from 'elevated' to 'extreme' on Saturday, driven by factors like prolonged dry weather, heat and wind speed, and will remain until at least Monday.
Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Police has said it is worried about excessive calls during England's World Cup game against Norway tonight. A surge in emergency calls during the hot weather has prompted the force to urge people to call 999 only if there is an immediate danger or a crime taking place. Other offences should be reported online. Craig Snell, forecaster at the Met Office, said: 'Today, 33C is still well above average for the time of year.
The very hot conditions are going to continue across the UK until at least next week.
' He added: 'During the hot weather, make sure to stay hydrated, avoid prolonged exposure to the sun and check on friends and family. If you're planning on enjoying the seaside, check the water temperature. The water still can be quite cold so make sure you're fully aware of that to avoid cold water shocks.
' Mr Snell said people should be mindful of waves on the south coast as some strong wind could develop in the coming days. Amber heat health alerts were issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for the West Midlands and the South West, from 9am on Sunday until 9pm on Wednesday.
This means significant impacts are likely across health and social care services due to the high temperatures, including a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over, or with health conditions. Yellow heat health alerts were posted for the East Midlands, the North West, the South East, the East of England and London, and will also be in place from 9am on Sunday until 9pm on Wednesday.
The UKHSA said similar significant impacts are possible across these areas, and warned of a potential increase in water-related incidents across England, including risks from cold water shock and drowning. Water firms have announced hosepipe bans for the east of England, Cambridge, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and areas of Kent due to a strain on water supplies. Pictured: Wimbledon Common looking arid on Saturday Three people have died in the water in recent days.
The body of an 18-year-old man was recovered from the water near a weir at the Darley Abbey Mills complex, near Derby, after two teenagers got into difficulty, Derbyshire Constabulary said. An 18-year-old man died at Dovestone Reservoir, Oldham, on Friday, Greater Manchester Police said
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