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UK Records Hottest June Day as Heatwave Spreads Across Europe
England set a new June temperature record of 36.7C on the same day Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland also logged their highest readings of the year so far. The heat triggered a hosepipe ban, critical incidents at six NHS trusts and rail disruptions.
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England set a new provisional June temperature record of 36.7C at Merryfield in Somerset, surpassing the 36.4C recorded earlier the same day at Yeovilton, also in Somerset. Wales recorded its hottest June day with 35.9C in Cardiff, while Scotland reached 31.2C in Threave and Northern Ireland hit 30.8C in Castlederg.
The extreme heat produced immediate effects on daily life. A hosepipe ban took effect in Kent, six NHS trusts declared critical incidents, and several rail networks reported service disruptions.
High temperatures also affected large parts of France, Spain, Germany and neighboring countries. Officials in multiple nations issued health and travel advisories as the heatwave continued.
A red extreme heat warning covering parts of the UK was extended until Friday at 21:00. The extension marks the first time three successive days of the rare warning, which signals danger to life, have been issued. Thunderstorm warnings remain in force for Scotland, Northern Ireland and parts of England and Wales.
Forecasters said a tropical night with elevated overnight temperatures is expected across portions of the country.
