Heat builds to record breaking levels

New June record yesterday and today

A fine day is expected across virtually the whole of the UK, although in the far north-west there will be outbreaks of rain. It will be very warm in the north and exceptionally hot in southern and central areas.

Temperatures will range from 25°C in northern Scotland to 38°C in the south west. However, in London, the south east and East Anglia, it is likely to be a little cooler than yesterday, with maximum temperatures in the high 20s°C to low 30s°C. The June temperature record, set yesterday, is very likely to be broken today.

Note: Gosport, Hampshire reported 36.1°C yesterday, surpassing the previous June temperature record of 35.6°C, set in 1976.

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UKV, Thursday 25th June [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Tonight:
Heavy and thundery outbreaks of rain affect parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland. England and Wales remain dry, with a tropical night expected across much of the region. A tropical night is defined as one in which temperatures do not fall below 20°C.

Tomorrow:
Heavy and possibly thundery outbreaks of rain are possible in the north. Southern and central areas are expected to have another fine day, and it is likely to remain exceptionally hot in central and eastern areas. It will be cooler than recently in the north and west.

UKV, Friday 26th June [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Saturday: Showery spells of rain are likely in the north and west. However, in much of southern, central and eastern England it will probably remain dry, sunny and hot. Computer models are suggesting temperatures could still be pushing up towards 35°C.

Outlook: Through Sunday and the early part of next week the cooler air reaches all areas. Despite the lower temperatures there should still be plenty of dry and bright weather around. Showers or longer outbreaks of rain will mostly affect the west and particularly the north-west.  

GFS overview for Saturday 27th June - Monday 29th June