Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://gographicsoutput.com/video/5LLAFmMkwZs.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Red extreme heat warning in place in UK as Europe battles heatwave | BBC News [jaCSCUd1b5L] Health Updated on August 10, 2026 EDT — Published on August 10, 2026 EDT A rare red weather warning is in place in the UK until 21:00 BST on Thursday. It covers parts of southern England, as well as the Midlands and south Wales, with people in those areas warned there is a risk of serious illness or danger to life. Southern England is forecast to see highs of around 37C on Wednesday - but could feel even hotter. France, Spain and Italy have been the European countries hardest hit by the heatwave, with it expected to spread to the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany later this week. Subscribe to our channel here: For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews NPmq5pYw9tF Q12XMwq55PZ nsMxmN05O2Z j5pzhqzFs0k aceBxd4z5DF
A rare red weather warning is in place in the UK until 21:00 BST on Thursday. It covers parts of southern England, as well as the Midlands and south Wales, with people in those areas warned there is a risk of serious illness or danger to life. Southern England is forecast to see highs of around 37C on Wednesday - but could feel even hotter. France, Spain and Italy have been the European countries hardest hit by the heatwave, with it expected to spread to the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany later this week. Subscribe to our channel here: For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews NPmq5pYw9tF Q12XMwq55PZ nsMxmN05O2Z j5pzhqzFs0k aceBxd4z5DF