Disaster● ElevatedAug 11 · Aug 11, 2026, 11:15 AM
Met Office names 37 areas under amber extreme heat warning with 38C expected
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from manchestereveningnews.co.uk · United Kingdom
The Met Office has issued an amber extreme heat warning for 37 areas, with temperatures expected to reach 38 degrees Celsius. This indicates a significant and widespread weather event posing potential risks.
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