England has just had its hottest June on record, Met Office data shows
Summary
England experienced its hottest June ever, with unusually high temperatures and a rare three-day red heat warning from the Met Office. The heatwave is linked to human-caused climate change and has already caused health and infrastructure challenges across the UK and Europe.Key Facts
- June 2026 was the hottest June in England since records began.
- Wales and the UK overall had their second warmest June since 1884.
- England experienced very warm nights, often staying above 20°C, known as "tropical nights."
- A red extreme heat warning was issued for three consecutive days, the first time since 2021 such warnings started.
- The heatwave followed the warmest spring on record for England and Wales.
- Climate scientists say human-caused climate change made this heatwave more likely and more intense.
- Heatwaves like this impact health, transport, energy, and water supplies.
- A recent European heatwave caused over 20,000 deaths between June 22 and 28, including more than 800 in the UK.
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