UK Heatwave: Live updates as ‘red alert’ extreme heat warning now in force in Lancashire

A red weather warning for ‘extreme heat’ is now in force in parts of Lancashire as the UK faces record temperatures of up to 40C today (Monday, July 18).

The UK is currently recording temperatures higher than Spain and the Bahamas and the Met Office has warned of record-breaking temperatures over the next couple of days.

The Met Office has issued a red weather warning for extreme heat across parts of Lancashire as the country faces record highs of 40C today (Monday, July 18)

placeholder image — The Met Office has issued a red weather warning for extreme heat across parts of Lancashire as the country faces record highs of 40C today (Monday, July 18)

“Currently there is a 50 per cent chance we could see temperatures top 40C and 80 per cent we will see a new maximum temperature reached,” said Met Office Chief Meteorologist Paul Gundersen.