Forecasters warn of health risks, travel disruption and strain on infrastructure as a June heatwave intensifies

Amber and yellow warnings in force as Storm Floris sweeps across UK

Amber warnings issued as 'weather bomb' threatens widespread disruption with up to 30cm snowfall expected in some regions

Large parts of England face extreme heat on Thursday (13), with health, travel and power disruption risks as the UK heads towards its hottest summer on record

Issued at 10:32 from the national dampness bunker, where the briefing says “unsettled” because apparently that sounds nicer than “your wheelie bin is about to start a new life in Cumbria”.

The Met Office has issued an amber extreme heat warning for parts of England as temperatures are expected to reach 38C, prompting public health alerts and wildfire concerns.

Schools in Wales are urging parents to send children with water, hats, and sunscreen as an amber extreme heat warning forecasts 35°C next week.

Home News Social media The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for ice and wintry showers. It will run through until Monday lunchtime. Further wintry showers are due today, falling mainly as hail or snow and quite frequent and heavy at times over some parts of the island. Accumulations are likely (1-7cm), especially on high ground, giving difficult driving conditions, with drifting of snow on the higher hills (YELLOW).

Snow warnings issued! Cold spell hitting Scotland, icy conditions ahead. Check on loved ones & stay safe! #AmberWarning #Snowfall #StaySafe.