Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=Yo2IXUJRe9Y Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter What does a red heat weather warning mean for you? | BBC News [Y9PLo3YFDrY] Health Updated on August 08, 2026 EDT — Published on August 08, 2026 EDT The Met Office has issued its second ever red warning for extreme heat as temperatures are expected to reach at least 39C, with some areas potentially reaching 40C. It will come into effect on 09:00 BST on Wednesday to 21:00 Thursday for parts of England and Wales, with substantial disruption to travel, critical infrastructure and widespread damage to property a possibility. This heatwave is not limited to the UK, with western Europe also affected. In France, nearly 850 schools are closed due to high temperatures. Subscribe to our channel here: For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #WeatherWarning #UK #BBCNews dGJWPMkBedv frwTPQVDsCL J4OJ49a1yLM IaFJiofi1JO nvzeQP9B2SM zT5jWzOYvNi fR6kD1f2wVB
The Met Office has issued its second ever red warning for extreme heat as temperatures are expected to reach at least 39C, with some areas potentially reaching 40C. It will come into effect on 09:00 BST on Wednesday to 21:00 Thursday for parts of England and Wales, with substantial disruption to travel, critical infrastructure and widespread damage to property a possibility. This heatwave is not limited to the UK, with western Europe also affected. In France, nearly 850 schools are closed due to high temperatures. Subscribe to our channel here: For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #WeatherWarning #UK #BBCNews dGJWPMkBedv frwTPQVDsCL J4OJ49a1yLM IaFJiofi1JO nvzeQP9B2SM zT5jWzOYvNi fR6kD1f2wVB