UK records new hottest day of year so far as temperatures soar in heatwave
Amber heat-health warning as UK hits hottest day of the year so far
- The UK recorded its new hottest day of the year on Saturday, with temperatures reaching 33.2C in Charlwood, Surrey, following an official heatwave declaration across England and Wales.
- An amber heat-health warning issued by the UK Health Security Agency remains in place for all regions of England until Monday morning, anticipating significant impacts on health and social care services and a potential rise in deaths.
- This marks the first time the amber heat-health alert has been issued since September 2023, underscoring the severity of the current heatwave conditions.
- Alongside the high temperatures, scattered thunderstorms are forecast for northern England, with a yellow warning for potential lightning, large hail, gusty winds, and localized flooding.
- While western parts of the UK will experience fresher conditions, the east is expected to remain very warm and humid, with temperatures across the country returning closer to seasonal averages by Monday.