An amber extreme heat warning has come into force as temperatures are forecast to climb as high as 38C on Thursday.
The latest forecast points to another sharp spike in heat, with conditions expected to become unusually hot during the day. The warning has been described as rare, underlining the significance of the expected temperatures.
Forecasters have indicated that more temperature records could fall as the heat intensifies. No specific records or locations were detailed in the supplied material, but the forecast high of 38C would represent severe heat by UK standards.
The warning is linked to the expected surge in temperatures on Thursday. The supplied information does not provide further detail on the areas covered by the alert, how long it will remain in place, or any specific public safety advice issued alongside it.
The latest known position is that the amber extreme heat warning is active, with temperatures expected to peak at up to 38C and the possibility of further records being broken as the heat builds.
