A rare red warning for extreme heat has been issued for parts of the UK as temperatures are set to climb sharply over the next few days
Overton Radio will keep you updated on travel problems and other issues in this liveblog.
Live Updates
School Early Closure: Your Thoughts
Enola Sims has responded to our report that Overton Primary School will be closing early today:
Meanwhile, Overton Primary School remains one of the only schools in the area not to put in place any early closures etc. Parents need to arrange childcare but feel we are being left in the dark. All schools have been given the same guidance and made adjustments to the day, but because two rooms have air conditioning they are just moving pupils about. It’s far too hot to do anything, let alone sit in a hot class with at least 20+ other kids and a fan blowing hot air around.
Your Thoughts
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Weather Warning
The Met Office has issued a Red Extreme Heat Warning for Wednesday and Thursday, with June’s all-time daily record temperature forecast to be broken.
The red warning joins the existing Amber Extreme Heat Warnings, which stretch from Monday through to the end of Thursday, covering much of southern and central England as well as much of Wales.
The heat will build further into Tuesday, with highs of 37°C forecast for southern England. The peak of the heatwave is now forecast for Wednesday and Thursday, when temperatures are expected to climb to at least 39°C and there remains a chance of this being exceeded in places.
By Friday conditions will be less hot, with highs of 32°C forecast across eastern areas.
Overnight temperatures will also be very high, with widespread Tropical Nights, where the temperature does not drop below 20°C, across parts of England and Wales, especially in urban areas. Humidity is also a factor, making this heatwave even more impactful with heat stress a danger to all.
On The Buses...
Buses are currently running as normal, with advice to take care in the heat.
From Stagecoach:
The Met Office has issued heat warnings for later this week, with temperatures set to rise significantly across the region.
While we aim to keep services running as smoothly as possible, there may be occasional disruption due to the weather conditions. We’d recommend checking the Stagecoach app or our website before you travel for the latest updates.
In the meantime, please carry water with you when travelling - buses can get warm in this weather, and it’s important to stay hydrated. Stay cool, and we’ll see you on board!
On the Trains...
South Western Railway will be running an amended service today, tomorrow and Thursday due to the excessive heat.
The Met Office has issued a rare Red Extreme Heat Warning for this week. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, we will run an amended timetable, with fewer trains. Please check before travelling on Tuesday and only travel if essential on Wednesday and Thursday.
Testbourne School to Close Early
Due to the high temperatures forecast and considering the red weather warning for extreme heat, Testbourne school will be closing at 12pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week.
Welcome
Good morning and welcome to our Live Blog, bringing you the latest developments as the temperature continues to rise across the village.