UK Met Office Declares Red Weather Warning for Extreme Heat, Drought Declared in Wales

The UK Met Office declared a Red weather warning for extreme heat on July 24, 2026, covering parts of southern England, the Midlands, and South Wales, indicating a risk of serious illness or danger to life and potential transport delays. Yellow heat health alerts are also in effect for other regions of England until Sunday. This comes as drought has been declared in North Wales and the upper Severn region following prolonged dry conditions, heatwaves, wildfires, and dwindling rivers.