The UK is bracing itself for a heatwave with 14 counties expected to experience extreme temperatures in the coming days. According to the Met Office, temperatures are expected to soar to 34C in some areas, with the heatwave warning set to cover parts of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
The 14 counties set to experience the worst of the heat include Greater London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Essex.
The Met Office has warned that the heatwave is expected to bring temperatures of 32C or above to much of England, with the hottest temperatures expected in the south-east. In Scotland, temperatures are expected to reach 28C in the central belt, while in Wales, the temperature is expected to reach 30C in the south.
The Met Office has issued a heatwave warning for the UK, advising people to take precautions to stay cool and hydrated. The warning is in place from 9am on Thursday to 9am on Sunday.
Practical safety advice includes staying indoors during the hottest part of the day, drinking plenty of water, and avoiding strenuous physical activity. The elderly and vulnerable are particularly at risk, and are advised to take extra precautions to stay cool.