UK Hits Hottest June Day on Record

The figure surpassed the 36.1C mark set in Hampshire the previous day. A rare red weather warning covering southern England stays active until 21:00 Friday. Officials have advised commuters to limit travel to essential journeys only.

Train operators including South Western Railway, Thameslink, Northern and Avanti West Coast introduced reduced timetables after tracks and equipment overheated. Transport for London warned passengers that high temperatures could affect some Tube and rail services. Hundreds of schools and nurseries closed early. Some sites provided ice lollies to pupils during lessons.

The Met Office stated the heat could produce population-wide adverse health effects, including serious illness. The Royal College of Physicians reported increased hospital admissions, with older patients treated for dehydration-related collapse and some medical equipment malfunctioning. Businesses allowed many employees to work from home. Some stores distributed free ice cream to outdoor workers.