One thing that I don't think has been mentioned is that the heatwave occuring at the summer solsdist as opposed to late july and especially August means the warmest part of the day is likely slightly later since the heating potential is greater for the same time of day.
Yesterday we saw highest temperatures between 5pm and 6pm, we likely will see something similar today.
Nevertheless with only 33C being reached in a few spots at 12pm, I think 38C is now a long shot. I think somewhere may just about hit 37C today.
Originally Posted by: Quantum