London and the South East could be hotter than parts of the Maldives later today
Temperatures could reach a sweltering 43C in the UK next week as forecasters warn of "record-breaking" heat.Brits have been treated to a blanket of sunshine in recent days as a heatwave blasts the nation, but forecasters are warning it may get hotter still.
This could be "obliterated" next Sunday, with temperatures possibly exceeding 40C, forecasters warned.Temperatures on Sunday could reach 30C and the heatwave will continue into next week, with temperatures set to soar above 32C on Tuesday, making the country hotter than parts of the Maldives. “Next weekend we could have some really exceptional record-breaking heat and it will ramp up suddenly - like someone has turned on the gas.“Some models from America indicate we could see 43C in East Anglia next Sunday, which would obliterate the current UK record."A heat-health alert has been issued for some regions, with those in affected areas advised to shade or cover windows and check on the vulnerable and the elderly.
Meanwhile, the alert level for the East of England, South East and London has been raised from a Level 2 - which had been issued on Thursday - to a Level 3 alert, as forecasters predict highs of 32C .
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