Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://gographicsoutput.com/video/UnMetae6ezd.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter What does a red heat weather warning mean for you? | BBC News [7osZKEuHvvM] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 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 FYbtO7re5Hq oI3CbsfPgxF bpeF0kGhF1F 5W8oFqgcM1h sHCXb5HRvQX xojq0bdQg8V YA3lhf54jRW
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 FYbtO7re5Hq oI3CbsfPgxF bpeF0kGhF1F 5W8oFqgcM1h sHCXb5HRvQX xojq0bdQg8V YA3lhf54jRW