Met Office Issues New ‘Extreme Heat’ Warning as Two Areas Face 39C

Britain is heading into another period of hot weather, with dramatic forecast maps suggesting that temperatures could reach 39°C in London and Berkshire. However, the official Met Office outlook is considerably less extreme.

The phrase “extreme heat” in the latest Met Office announcement primarily refers to an intensifying marine heatwave around the UK, not a new red weather warning for 39°C air temperatures. The distinction changes what the forecast actually means.