Britain is getting ready for very high temperatures on Wednesday and Thursday. Many schools are closing, and there will be problems with public transport. A red weather warning for extreme heat will start on Wednesday at 9am and end on Thursday at 9pm.

Temperatures might reach 40C, which is higher than the record of 35.6C in 1976. People are wondering how to deal with this heat. The heat is expected to be very strong.

Many people want to use electric fans to cool down. But this might not be the best idea. Electric fans do not actually make the room cooler; they just move the air around.

It will be very hot on Wednesday and Thursday.

Having a fan blowing on you might feel nice, but it does not make the room cooler. The government says electric fans only work well when it is below 35C.

The UK is not used to very high temperatures. Homes in the UK are built to keep heat in, with thick walls and windows. Most homes in the UK do not have air conditioning.

There are things you can do to stay cool at home. The government has given some tips to help people get through the heatwave.

The weather forecast says it will be very hot and humid on Wednesday and Thursday, which is a risk to everyone's health, even healthy people.

It is very important to check on people who might be more at risk in the heat, like family, friends, and neighbors, and ask them to check on you if you are at risk.