Amber Extreme Heat Warning Issued Across Parts of England
An amber warning for extreme heat is in effect from London to Sheffield and across western counties, according to the BBC.
2 reports on this incident · first at Aug 13, 2026, 8:17 p.m. ET
Amber warnings for "extreme heat" are in place across a swathe of England, according to reporting by the BBC.
The alert covers areas stretching from London to Sheffield, including parts of Cheshire and Greater Manchester. It also extends into Gloucestershire and Wiltshire in the South West, alongside Shropshire and Herefordshire in the west.
The specific start and end times for the extreme heat warnings were not stated.
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Aug 13, 2026, 8:17 p.m. ETFirst report
Amber Extreme Heat Warnings Now In Force Across Swathe of England
Amber warnings for "extreme heat" are in place across a broad band of England, according to the BBC, in coverage published on 13 August 2026. An amber warning is a higher alert level than a watch or advisory, indicating the hazard is expected rather than merely possible.
The BBC reports the warnings cover a swathe of England from London to Sheffield, parts of Cheshire and Greater Manchester, into Gloucestershire and Wiltshire in the South West, and Shropshire and Herefordshire in the west.
No further detail on the duration of the warnings or on any impacts was contained in the reporting available.
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- Version 217 Aug 2026, 14:30current
Revised structure and phrasing to clearly present the warning areas and state that start and end times were not provided.
- Version 114 Aug 2026, 00:08
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