https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/extremeheat/Recent content in extremeheat on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 23 Jun 2026 05:28:52 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/77-schools-in-england-confirm-early-closures-amid-38c-heatwave-full-list-inside/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:28:52 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/77-schools-in-england-confirm-early-closures-amid-38c-heatwave-full-list-inside/As the UK braces for a historic heatwave with temperatures soaring up to 38C, over 75 schools across England have announced early closures to safeguard students and staff. The Met Office has issued a Red Extreme Heat Warning for Wednesday and Thursday, forecasting the breaking of June’s all-time daily temperature record. Responsibility for deciding school openings lies with each individual school rather than local authorities, according to the Department for Education.https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/uk-heatwave-prompts-closure-of-41-schools-amid-rare-red-weather-warning/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:00:37 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/uk-heatwave-prompts-closure-of-41-schools-amid-rare-red-weather-warning/A severe heatwave sweeping across England and Wales has forced the closure of 41 schools on Tuesday, following an unprecedented red warning issued by the Met Office. Temperatures are forecast to approach 40°C, potentially shattering June records and creating hazardous conditions nationwide. The Met Office’s rare red weather warning covers a broad swath of the country—from London and South East England to Swansea, Somerset, Birmingham, and beyond—valid from 9 am Wednesday until 9 pm Thursday.