The forecaster have warned that there is potential that the UK could see the hottest August day on record as temperatures are expected to climb to 38C today

Weather forecasting models suggest this week’s heatwave could reach a staggering 39C on Thursday - which would be the hottest day so far in 2026

The Met Office has issued only its second extreme heat warning in four years, in an alert saying the 'wider population is likely to experience some adverse health effects'.