These are what the Met Office weather warning colours mean - and UK heatwave alert explained
As temperatures across the UK continue to soar, the Met Office has issued a number of weather warnings across the rest of this week.
This is everything you need to know.
What weather warnings are in place?
Currently in the UK, the Met Office has issued amber warnings for extreme heat for Wednesday 21, Thursday 22 and Friday 23 July.
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Hide AdThe warnings cover Northern Ireland, London and South East England, South West England, Wales and West Midlands.
On Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 of July, the warnings change to a yellow weather warning for rain, affecting Wales, East Midlands, East of England, London and South East England, North West England, South West England, West Midlands and Yorkshire and Humber.
What do the colours mean?
The Met Office issues its weather warnings via the National Severe Weather Warning Service, and refers to severe weather that has the potential to impact the UK.