Temperatures will climb to a record-breaking 38C next week as a ‘heat dome’ is set to hit Britain, with the Met Office issuing a new four-day warning for extreme weather.
Record highs of 38C have now been forecast for Wednesday and Thursday by the national weather service – breaking June’s highest ever recorded temperature of a blistering 35.6C in Southampton in 1976 and Camden Square in 1957.
In London, temperatures will rise to a scorching 38C across the two days, while Birmingham will see similar highs of 35C on Wednesday and 37C on Thursday.
Amber extreme heat warnings have been extended by the Met
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