UK records hottest June temperature for third day as heatwave warnings issued
Record-breaking june temperatures draw crowds to beaches and pools
The UK has recorded its hottest June day for the third consecutive day, with temperatures reaching 36.9C in Wattisham, Suffolk, exceeding the previous day’s record of 36.7C.
A rare red warning for extreme heat is in place until 9 pm for London, South East England, and the East of England, with the Met Office predicting high humidity and significant health impacts.
Police have recovered the body of a teenage boy from Meynell Lake in Leicestershire, following reports he entered the water on Thursday, which was the hottest June day on record.
The severe heatwave is causing significant disruption to public services, with the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital declaring a critical incident due to the extreme heat and humidity affecting its operational capacity.
While southern England experiences sweltering conditions, thunderstorm warnings are active across Scotland and northern parts of England, forecasting heavy rain, hail, and potential flooding, as Paris also grapples with a heatwave, imposing a ban on public alcohol consumption.
