Rare red weather warning for extreme heat issued for parts of England and Wales

Pack your water bottles and fire up your fans – we’re in for a scorcher (Picture: EPA)

The Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning ahead of extreme heat engulfing England and Wales later this week.

The warning stretches through central and southern England and Wales from Wednesday into Thursday.

Over the coming days, humid conditions are forecast alongside potentially tropical nights, when the overnight temperature does not fall below 20C, making it feel muggier than last month’s heatwav...