New red heat warning in place but cooler weather on the way
Summary
A red heat warning is active in parts of south-east and central southern England, with temperatures expected to reach up to 37°C (98.6°F). Cooler weather and thunderstorms are forecast to arrive from the west during the weekend, ending the heatwave.Key Facts
- Overnight temperatures in southern England and Wales stayed above 20°C recently.
- A record June temperature of 36.7°C (98°F) was set in Merryfield, Somerset.
- Wales reached a new June high of 36.6°C in Cardiff.
- Scotland and Northern Ireland had their highest temperatures this year at 31.2°C and 30°C respectively.
- A tropical night means the temperature does not drop below 20°C during a full day.
- Thunderstorms with heavy rain, lightning, hail, and strong winds are expected in some areas.
- The heatwave will move eastwards on Friday, with cooler weather arriving from the west this weekend.
- Temperatures will return closer to normal levels by Sunday, with highs in the high teens to mid twenties Celsius.
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