The mercury is set to soar to record-breaking heights tonight as Harry Styles takes to the Wembley Stadium stage. Temperatures in London are forecast to reach a sizzling 38 or 39 degrees, sparking concerns about fan safety and comfort during the sold-out concert.
The pop star's show, part of his 12-night run at the venue, is set to go ahead as planned, with Wembley organisers taking measures to ensure fans' well-being. These include allowing metal or hard plastic water bottles and soft-plastic bottles up to 500ml, reducing the price of bottled water at bars by 50%, and providing free refill stations for water bottles.
Country-pop legend Shania Twain is also set to perform tonight, supporting Styles on stage. Meanwhile, fans are advised to drink plenty of water, take breaks in shaded areas, and wear sun cream to protect themselves from the scorching heat.
The Met Office has issued a rare red warning for parts of southern England and southeast Wales, with hundreds of schools partially closed and some planning to shut fully on Wednesday and Thursday. Scientists have warned that politicians are failing to acknowledge the severity of the climate crisis, which is exacerbating extreme weather events like this heatwave.