Temperatures surged past 37C as the UK recorded its hottest June day ever yesterday - Met Office weather forecasters now say the heatwave should start to ease

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Wednesday marked Britain’s hottest June day on record, with a provisional 35.7C breaking the benchmark set in 1976.

The Met Office has issued a rare red "extreme heat" warning for parts of central and south England and Wales, for Wednesday and Thursday. | World News

The Met Office has issued a rare red heat warning for parts of the UK as temperatures are expected to reach 40C on Thursday, with the heatwave forecast to end as temperatures drop…

Parts of England are forecast to reach 38°C on Thursday and Friday as the Met Office extends red warning for extreme heat

Met Office forecasters predict record-breaking highs of at least 38C today, but weather models now suggest temperatures will plunge below 10C in several regions on Monday

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The 36. 9C record temperature was chalked in Wattisham, Suffolk, in southeast England, the meteorologists said, breaking the previous high of 36. 7C set on Thursday.

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Extreme heat is forecast into the weekend with red warnings issued across parts of England and Wales

Temperatures surged past 37C as the UK recorded its hottest June day ever yesterday - Met Office weather forecasters now say the heatwave should start to ease

The UK heatwave is beginning to ease after a record-breaking 37.3°C June temperature. Discover when cooler Atlantic air and seasonal norms will return.

The UK heatwave is officially ending with temperatures forecast to plummet as the Met Office predict 'fresher' temperatures with a 'much lower likelihood of further impacts'

Temperatures will return to June averages next week following record-breaking heat

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Another heatwave appears to be just days away as weather forecasting maps suggest we could soon see the hottest day in UK history with the mercury surging to 41C

Forecasters are warning an even more intense spell of heat could hit the UK during the second week of July, potentially bringing temperatures to a sweltering 41C