UK issues 1st-ever 'red' warning for hot weather

Britain’s meteorological office issued its first ever “red” warning for exceptional heat, saying record temperatures early next week will put even healthy people at risk of serious illness and death.

The warning covers Monday and Tuesday, when temperatures in England may reach 40 degrees Celsius for the first time.  The highest temperature ever recorded in the U.K. is 38.7C, set in 2019.

Earlier this week, lower-level warnings as large parts of the U.K. experienced higher than normal temperatures, although cooler weather prevailed Thursday and Friday.

Temperatures are expected to build over the weekend before peaking Monday and Tuesday.