An Amber Extreme Heat warning has been issued by the Met Office with temperatures likely to peak around 37°C in places. The warning will be in force through much of Thursday and covers parts of southern and eastern England, as well as parts of the Midlands. Met Office Chief Forecaster Chris Bulmer said: “While the peak heat will be more short-lived than in recent heatwaves, temperatures widely reaching the mid-30s Celsius on Thursday bring the potential for impacts for some, which is why a Met Office warning has been issued. The Met Office warning highlights likely health impacts, as well as potential water safety incidents and travel disruption. Some heat-sensitive systems and equipment may also be disrupted, with the potential for power cuts in places.