Essex heatwave warnings: latest forecast

The Essex heatwave has arrived, with temperatures expected to soar to at least 36 celcius by the end of the week. The Met Office says its red warning for extreme heat ihas been extended to cover parts of west and south Essex and will now continue into Friday, with a county-wide amber warning also extended until Saturday evening...

Alex Dolan from the BBC Weather Centre takes a look at the next few days.

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