UK set for hottest June day on record as searing heat continues
Summary
The UK is expected to have its hottest June day ever, with temperatures possibly reaching 40°C (104°F) in parts of England. The Met Office and health agencies have issued rare red warnings for extreme heat from Wednesday to Thursday, highlighting risks to health and infrastructure.Key Facts
- Temperatures on Tuesday are forecasted to rise above 35°C, surpassing the current June record of 35.6°C set in 1976.
- Parts of the Midlands, south-east Wales, and southern England face rare red heat warnings on Wednesday and Thursday.
- Amber warnings cover a wider area including much of England and Wales, with highs in the mid to high 30s Celsius.
- The heatwave could approach or break the UK’s highest temperature recorded (40.3°C in July 2022).
- High humidity will make conditions feel hotter and increase the risk of heat-related illnesses.
- Overnight temperatures are expected to stay warm, potentially setting new record highs for nighttime lows.
- Heat health alerts warn of severe impacts on health and social care services, especially for vulnerable people.
- The current heatwave echoes the extreme one in June-July 1976, which had many consecutive hot days.
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