What is a heat dome? How Europe’s scorching temperatures are driving the UK heatwave (opens original article in a new tab)

The UK faces an extreme heatwave with temperatures potentially reaching 35C, driven by a heat dome causing widespread high temperatures across Europe.

• Met Office issued amber weather warning for extreme heat in parts of the UK
• Heat dome caused by high pressure area trapping warm air, leading to scorching temperatures across Europe
• UK heatwave expected to reach 35C in southeast, with temperatures 10C above mid-June averages in parts of Europe