A record-breaking heatwave has triggered a red extreme heat warning across England and Wales, causing significant disruption to travel and public services. Meteorologists warn the intense conditions are being driven by a persistent heat dome trapping hot air from the continent.

Storm Chandra has triggered a major incident in Somerset and caused widespread disruption across the UK. Emergency services are urging caution as saturated ground increases the risk of further flooding.

The UK faces a turbulent weather shift as high humidity triggers widespread yellow thunderstorm warnings, bringing risks of flash flooding and travel delays.

Following a weekend of unsettled weather, the UK faces a potential third heatwave as high pressure builds from the west. Temperatures could reach the low 30Cs in some southern and eastern areas by the end of the week.

Official forecasters have cautioned that the extreme temperatures seen in late June are unlikely to repeat, despite incoming high pressure across England and Wales.

Surface waters in the Northwest European seas are experiencing marine heatwave conditions ranging from strong to severe. Meanwhile, the UK expects warmer weather as high pressure brings dry conditions and a risk of thunderstorms.

Storm Bram is causing severe weather across the UK, bringing gale-force winds and heavy rain that have triggered danger-to-life warnings and travel disruption.

The Met Office is tracking high pressure shifts that will bring warm and potentially hot conditions to the UK, alongside a risk of heavy, thundery showers.

The Met Office has broadened a yellow thunderstorm warning covering parts of England, cautioning residents to prepare for flooding, lightning, and hail. The alert spans 12 hours on Sunday, following a period of record-breaking heat.

The UK faces potential disruption as a low-pressure system brings heavy rainfall and strong winds to parts of England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. The Met Office warns of possible flooding and travel delays as the weather front moves across the country.

The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for 42 regions across the UK following a period of extreme heat. Storms bring risks of flooding.