UK Heatwave: Approaching Record Temperatures as Nation Braces for Hottest June Day in Decades
London, UK – June 30, 2024 – The United Kingdom is currently experiencing a heatwave, now in its fourth day, poised too deliver one of the hottest June days in recorded history [[2]]. Temperatures are forecast to reach a scorching 34°C (93°F) in central and eastern England, with a possibility of hitting 35°C (95°F) in Greater London and Bedfordshire [[2]].
This intense heat is not unprecedented, with comparisons being drawn to the legendary summer of 1976 [[1]], which still holds the record for the hottest June day at 35.6°C. While the current heatwave isn’t expected to surpass that record, exceeding 34°C would place it among the top three hottest June days ever recorded [[2]].
UK Hotter Than Tropical Destinations
Remarkably,the UK is predicted to be hotter than popular holiday destinations like Barbados,Jamaica,and Mexico [[3]].
Impacts and Warnings
Authorities have issued amber alerts for five regions, indicating likely impacts across the healthcare system
