The Met Office has said the warnings mean 'adverse health effects' may be experienced and will not be limited to 'those most vulnerable to extreme heat'
"If we get to 40C, that's a very iconic threshold and shows that climate change is with us now," he said."This is made much more likely because ofElsewhere, the existing amber warning has been extended to the rest of England, Wales, and parts of Scotland from Monday.
The national weather service also warned there is a"high risk of failure of heat-sensitive systems and equipment, potentially leading to localised loss of power and essential services, such as water or mobile phone services". Drivers are advised to carry emergency supplies including water, food, medication, a sun-blocker - such as an umbrella - and a fully-charged mobile phone.Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video playerPublic transport is also set to be affected due to the impact of the heat on train lines.
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