Met Office issues rare Amber weekend 'extreme heat' warning

The Met Office has issued the rare Amber weather warning for much of England and Wales, including Worcestershire.

The mercury soared to 31C today (Monday) in Worcestershire but things are set to hot up even further from Sunday.

It is predicted to reach 34C on Sunday, and the same for the following day too.

⚠️⚠️Amber Weather Warning issued⚠️⚠️

This rare Extreme Heat warning covers much of England and parts of Wales 📈

Exceptionally high temperatures are possible from Sunday, lasting into early next week #heatwave 🌡️

Latest info 👉 https://t.co/QwDLMfRBfs

Stay #WeatherAware⚠️ pic.twitter.com/Ahe0nxK4aU

— Met Office (@metoffice) July 11, 2022

People are being warned to take extra care with the extreme heat warning issued because of 'exceptionally high temperatures' from Sunday, lasting into early next week.

There are health risks, particularly to the very young, elderly and vulnerable of the hot weather.

Potential impact

This may include:

• Sunburn
• Heat exhaustion
• Failure of heat sensitive equipment
• Possible loss of electricity, water supply, gas
• Travel disruption with heavy traffic and queues likely 
• Potential issues for those experiencing long delays
• Risk of water safety incidents 

Absolutely ridiculous temperature anomalies in the forecasts for next Sunday & Monday.

16-20°C above normal if these are right.

Also over a wide area of NW Europe.

Dangerous pic.twitter.com/8ZBECaQ0eL

— Dave Throup (@DaveThroup) July 11, 2022