The UK has officially BROKE the July maximum temperature record, which was set at 36.7C in Heathrow back in 2015. It is now 36.9C at Heathrow Airport, London, and temperatures are expected to rise further!
❗ Breaking news ❗
We have broken our maximum July temperature record
Was 36.7 °C
Now 36.9 °Cat Heathrow, London
We may still break the all-time UK record of 38.5 °C
Follow @PHE @age_uk for advice on actions to take during the hot weather#heatwave #UKHottestJulyDay pic.twitter.com/owObpvrsnP
— Met Office (@metoffice) July 25, 2019
Temperatures could quite easily reach 38.6C today, breaking the UK’s all time temperature record sometime between 2pm and 6pm.
There is also a risk of severe thunderstorms later tonight, more information can be found using this link:
⚠️Access UK Thunderstorm Update
Remember to stay safe, cool and hydrated as this level heat is serious. Check on the elderly and vulnerable people to make sure they know how to keep cool.