AN amber warning of extreme heat covering Teignbridge has been issued by the Met Office.

The warning covers Devon and the rest of Devon from Midnight to Midnight on Sunday, July 17.

A Met Office spokesperson said: ‘Some exceptionally high temperatures are possible during Sunday and could lead to widespread impacts on people and infrastructure.

‘Temperatures will build again later this week and over the coming weekend, likely peaking on Sunday and Monday.

‘Some exceptionally high temperatures are possible and cumulative effects of warm nights and hot days are expected to bring widespread impacts to people and infrastructure.

‘This period of hot weather is expected to continue into the early part of next week, hence an update extending this warning into Monday is likely.’