Potential record-breaking heat today
Temperatures will quickly rise today - it'll be very hot in south east England with a record-breaking 39°C possible.
Heatwave thresholds have been met across large parts of the country - 34.3°C was reached in Writtle, Essex on Wednesday and as hot air continues to push up from the Continent temperatures will rise further today. Heatwaves are extreme weather events, but research shows that with climate change