An extreme heat warning is in place across England and Wales this weekend with temperatures forecast to hit 35c and potentially even higher in parts of the country. While temperatures are forecast to be lower than that in the North East, an amber warning for extreme heat covers part of the region on Sunday June 17, including Darlington, Middlesbrough, Stockton and Redcar.
Temperatures are set to hit 23C in Newcastle, rising to 26C further inland in Hexham, Northumberland. Extra hot weather brings health risks, including dehydration, overheating, exhaustion and even heat stroke.
The Met Office, NHS and UK Health Security Agency all have tips on how to protect yourself during extreme heat.
