UK heatwave live: Extreme 40C heat could break weather records as schools announce plans to close early (opens original article in a new tab)

The UK faces an extreme heatwave with temperatures up to 40C, prompting schools to close early, red weather warnings, and health alerts across multiple regions.

• Schools in the UK are sending students home early due to an extreme heatwave forecasted to reach 40C.
• A red weather warning for extreme heat has been issued, with health alerts affecting multiple regions including London and the Midlands.
• The Met Office predicts record-breaking temperatures in June, with high humidity and warm nights exacerbating health risks.