June temperature record broken as UK swelters in exceptional heatThe record for the hottest June day could be broken yet again as the Met Office has extended its red extreme heat warning.Temperatures reached 36.1C at Gosport in Hampshire on Wednesday, after records for the hottest June day were broken four times.A rare red weather Met Office alert for extreme heat stretching from London across to Somerset and Swansea, and up towards Birmingham, is in place until midnight on Thursday. An amber warning for heat in south-east England has also been extended into Saturday until 9pm.Thousands of children are set to remain at home after schools across the country, including 100 in Somerset, decided it is too hot for the classroom.Network Rail has advised passengers to only travel if “absolutely necessary” amid the red weather warning.The Met Office has also issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for Thursday evening across the South West as forecasters predict 60mph winds.Requests not to use hosepipes are in place across Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire as South East Water manages increased demand due to the heatwave.Rebecca Whittaker25 June 2026 05:00Recap: Weather forecast for the next five daysTonight:Cloudy in the northwest, perhaps with some patchy rain for Northern Ireland and western Scotland. Largely clear elsewhere but staying very warm and muggy overnight.Thursday:Rain and thundery showers over northwest Scotland turning heavy at times. Low cloud and fog possibly affecting North Sea coasts. Otherwise, a widely very hot day with strong sunshine.Outlook for Friday to Sunday:Another hot day in the east on Friday. Fresher conditions gradually arriving from the west into the weekend, but this accompanied by spells of rain and thundery showers.Rebecca Whittaker25 June 2026 04:00Parents are stepping up where schools aren’t – the heatwave hysteria must endTelling children that school is optional because it is hot outside is no small thing, and it’s not the only system breakdown that is making parents boil over with rage. Families have got to stop being an afterthought in this country, writes Mumsnet founder Justine RobertsRead more here: Rebecca Whittaker25 June 2026 03:00When will the UK heatwave end? Met Office issues forecast for 15C drop in temperatureThe Met Office has revealed when the heatwave is likely to end, bringing some relief as the UK braces for extreme heat later this week.A red weather Met Office alert stretching from London across to Somerset and Swansea, and up towards Birmingham, is in place until midnight on Thursday.An amber warning for heat in south east England has also been extended into Saturday until 9pm, as the exceptionally hot weather looks set to linger late into the week.But when will the heatwave end? Read more here:Rebecca Whittaker25 June 2026 02:00What is the forecast for Thursday morning? Temperatures are forecast to rise quickly this morning. London and the South of England could see temperatures reach 31C by 11am. Rebecca Whittaker25 June 2026 01:00Heatstroke symptoms: Key signs to look out for amid red weather warningAs the UK faces a record-setting heatwave with red weather warnings issued, people are being urged to spot the signs of heat-related illnesses.Long periods in the sun can lead to heat exhaustion, a condition that occurs when your body overheats. Symptoms include nausea, headache, heavy sweating and dizziness.According to the NHS, heat exhaustion can be treated by moving the affected person to a cool place, removing unnecessary clothing, drinking cold drinks and keeping the skin cool.If not treated, it can turn into heat stroke, which can be potentially fatal. Symptoms include a very high temperature, hot skin without sweating and a fast heartbeat. You must seek medical help if you spot the symptoms of heatstroke.Rebecca Whittaker25 June 2026 00:00Dog owners told to avoid taking pets on walksDog owners have been advised not to take their pets out for walks during the hot weather.Lauren Bennett from the RSPCA told BBC Breakfast that while dogs should still be brought outside briefly to go to the toilet, they should keep to shaded areas and minimise physical exercise.She says: "Certainly, with this red weather warning, actually we would advise probably not to walk your dogs at all because there isn't actually a cooler time of day."She adds: "Just like people, it can be fatal, which is why we tell people to change their behaviour because our pets are completely under our control so the responsibility is on us."The RSPCA has previously cautioned dog owners against walking their pets in hot weather (PA)Becky Whittaker24 June 2026 23:30Pictured: London faces hottest June day everStacks of water bottles are laid out for people to take at Kings Cross station in central London (AFP/Getty)(AFP/Getty)Commuters walk in the sun as they cross London Bridge (AFP/Getty)Rebecca Whittaker24 June 2026 23:00Weather forecast for the next five daysTonight:Cloudy in the northwest, perhaps with some patchy rain for Northern Ireland and western Scotland. Largely clear elsewhere but staying very warm and muggy overnight.Thursday:Rain and thundery showers over northwest Scotland turning heavy at times. Low cloud and fog possibly affecting North Sea coasts. Otherwise, a widely very hot day with strong sunshine.Outlook for Friday to Sunday:Another hot day in the east on Friday. Fresher conditions gradually arriving from the west into the weekend, but this accompanied by spells of rain and thundery showers.Rebecca Whittaker24 June 2026 22:30Tube temperatures near 40C as commuters brave heatwave: ‘It’s hotter than South Africa’Temperatures on the London Underground rail network reached almost 40C on Wednesday as the day was officially declared the hottest in June on record.Provisional outdoor highs of 36C were recorded at both Wisley in Surrey and Gosport in Hampshire, beating the previous top temperature of 35.6C set in 1976, the Met Office said as the record was broken three times in a day.Read more here:Rebecca Whittaker24 June 2026 22:00