UK Weather: Hottest June day with temperatures reaching 36C

Temperatures in Wesley Surrey soared to 36.0C on Wednesday afternoon, setting a new June temperature record for the UK.

Temperatures ranged from the low to mid thirties across southern England and the Midlands.

Ahead of the heatwave, the Met Office extended its red warning further south to the south coast of England. It will be in force until 11.59am on Thursday in parts of southern England, the Midlands and South Wales.

There is also an amber warning for high temperatures across much of England, and another for Saturday focused on the east and south east of England.

The record for the UK’s highest June temperature was set at 35.6C in 1957, equaling 1976.

However, the maximum temperature is expected to be lower than the UK’s all-time high of 40.3C set in 2022.

The heat and humidity can cause some more StormThe Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms for south-west England from 6pm to 11.59pm on Thursday.

Most areas in the south-west will likely escape the worst of the storm but may cause disruption in places.