Met Office issue 'extreme heat' warning across North West England

NewsUK NewsThe Met OfficeOfficials have given important safety notices10:58, 13 Aug 2026Met Office have issued an "extreme heat" warning across parts of North West England as temperatures continue to climb.‌An amber "extreme heat" warning has been issued by the Met Office across parts of England from Thursday morning until 11.59pm, and amber heat health alerts by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) remain in place across the whole country.‌The alerts warn that extreme heat is likely to significantly impact health and care services. These impacts could include a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions, the UKHSA warns.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterOfficials have urged people to take simple s