5/26 AccuWeather Quickcast: Warmest day of the week on Wednesday and then a comfortable stretch through the weekend. @leegoldbergabc7ny

Last week's flooding in New York City? Storm Team 4's Matt Brickman says it's becoming more and more common. #weatherr #nyc

Britain was built for winters - so how does it survive extreme heat? With temperatures scorching the country this week, we need to completely change how we live during a heatwave, according to the latest report from the independent Climate Change Committee (CCC). From setting maximum temperatures for workers, both inside and outside, to installing air conditioning in care homes and moving school exams out of peak sunny hours, the advice states that the UK is not prepared - and we need to adapt.