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indicate a ranking of temperature, with the 0th percentile being the coolest and the 100th percentile being the warmest in the 1981-2010 climatology. Orange and red shading represent values above the 80th (Warm) and 90th (Hot) percentile, respectively; regions shaded in light and dark blue indicate values

southwest during the evening. Winds will be light to moderate for most, though fresh along some western coasts. Temperatures will be near normal or warm in northern areas, and warm to very warm across the south. Central England may see locally hot conditions, with maximum temperatures expected

as experienced at the end of June/early July.   Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Jason Kelly, said: “High pressure from the Atlantic will lead to a build in temperatures over the coming days, with heatwave criteria reached by the weekend. Whilst temperatures are expected to build day on day, becoming widely hot

prolonged spell of hot and dry weather.” The heat resulted in the Met Office issuing its longest-range Amber warning ever, with a lead time of six days and a subsequent Red warning for extreme heat; the first such one to be issued. UK-wide heat The widespread nature of the heat meant that the average

Very hot conditions will continue across central, eastern and southeastern parts of the England until the end of the week, but the heat will trigger intense thunderstorms in some areas.

into London and also around Bournemouth and Southampton.  Parts of the Midlands have also been very dry. The last day of very widespread rainfall for East Anglia and the south-east was 29 May. Hot weather often brings the risk of showers and thunderstorms and we are expecting of a scattering

at many times of the year, even when it's not hot or the sky is cloudy. UV radiation can cause sunburn, skin cancer, and eye damage. Protecting yourself from UV exposure is crucial to prevent these health issues. Protecting Your Eyes UV radiation can damage the eyes, leading to conditions like

percentile being the coolest and the 100th percentile being the warmest in the 1981-2010 climatology. Orange and red shading represent values above the 80th (Warm) and 90th (Hot) percentile, respectively; regions shaded in light and dark blue indicate values below the 20th (Cool) and 10th (Cold

While the northwest remains unsettled, elsewhere it will feel increasingly warm, even hot in places, particularly across southern and eastern regions. A largely dry day is expected across much of the UK on Wednesday, with sunny spells developing widely. However, patchy rain and drizzle will persist

the centuries to explore the furthest reaches of the upper air and the data they gathered in the attempt are available to see here among the diverse collections we hold at the National Meteorological Archive. Hot air balloons The hot air balloon was the first successful human-carrying flight

to stay safe and cool in the heat Author: Press Office 30 June 2025 As summer temperatures rise, it's important to stay informed and prepared. While many of us enjoy the sunshine, hot weather can pose serious health risks, especially for vulnerable groups such as older adults, young children, and those