UK set for hottest June day on record as searing heat continues (opens original article in a new tab)

UK is set for its hottest June day on record as searing heat continues, with red warnings issued for extreme heat in parts of Midlands, south-east Wales, and southern England. High humidity will increase risk of heat stress and heatstroke, with temperatures potentially reaching 40C.

• UK set for hottest June day on record with temperatures forecast to rise above 35C
• Met Office and UKHSA issued red warnings for extreme heat in parts of Midlands, south-east Wales, and southern England
• High humidity will accompany temperatures, increasing risk of heat stress and heatstroke especially for vulnerable populations
• Heatwave could see temperatures reach 40C, less than one degree below UK's highest ever reading of 40.3C