UK braced for hottest June night after highest temperature of year so far

Forecasters have indicated that the UK may experience its warmest June night on record following an exceptionally hot Thursday afternoon, when temperatures soared to 36.7C (98.1F). This peak temperature, recorded at Merryfield in Somerset, not only marked the hottest day of June so far but also the highest temperature of the year, according to provisional data from the Met Office.

A rare red weather warning, signaling extreme heat with potential risks to life, remains active until midnight on Thursday across southern, central, and western England, as well as parts of Wales. This alert has now been extended for an unprecedented third consecutive day, affecting millions of people in London and southeastern England until 21:00 BST on Friday.

The ongoing heatwave has led to significant disruptions, including school closures and the introduction of a hosepipe ban in Kent. Additionally, transportation services have been impacted, creating challenges for many residents. On the night of Wednesday, provisional figures showed the UK experienced its warmest June night ever recorded, making restful sleep difficult for numerous individuals. For instance, Cardiff’s overnight temperature stayed above 23.5C, surpassing the previous record of 22.7C set in 1976.

Looking ahead to Thursday night, there is potential for this record to be broken once again as temperatures continue to rise. Meanwhile, heavy rain is expected to spread across Scotland during the evening, moving southeastward, accompanied by thundery showers developing in the southwest that will extend inland

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