Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleClara MargotinSaturday 11 July 2026 21:32 BSTHeatwave: Thunderstorms expected as extreme heat weather warning extendedThe UK heatwave is forecast to persist until at least next week, with temperatures expected to continue exceeding 30C in parts of England and Wales.This year has already set new records, becoming the first on record to reach 35C on six separate days and 34C on nine days.Emergency services have issued warnings of an "extreme" wildfire risk, particularly in London, urging the public to avoid using disposable barbecues.The UK Health Security Agency has issued Amber heat health alerts for the West Midlands and South West, and Yellow alerts for other regions, highlighting significant health impacts and increased water-related incidents, following three recent water-related deaths.Millions of customers across Southern Water, Anglian Water, Cambridge Water, and South East Water are now under hosepipe bans due to the prolonged strain on water supplies.In fullMet Office warns Brits scorching heatwave conditions to last through next weekMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in