US EditionHottest Day of the Year so Far Recorded as UK Temperatures Top Hawaii
CHARLWOOD, SURREY, ENGLAND, JUN 21 – The heatwave led to an amber heat-health alert and affected health services, with temperatures reaching 33.2C in Charlwood, Surrey, the highest recorded in the UK this year.
- The UK recorded its hottest day of 2025 on June 21, with a provisional temperature of 33.2C in Charlwood, Surrey.
- The heatwave follows three consecutive days of temperatures exceeding heatwave thresholds, prompting an amber heat-health alert across all England regions.
- Scattered thunderstorms are expected amid the heatwave, especially across northern England, where heavy rain, lightning, hail, and gusty winds could cause flooding and disruption.
- Met Office meteorologist Jonathan Vautrey noted that warm, moist air is moving northward from continental Europe, contributing to the development of thunderstorms and record-high temperatures during June nights.
- The alert warns of significant health impacts, including increased demand on care services and potential rise in deaths among vulnerable groups during the sustained high temperatures.
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UK records new hottest day of year so far as temperatures soar in heatwave – UK Times
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The UK has recorded a new hottest day of the year so far as temperatures soar amid a heatwave. The Met Office said was a provisional temperature of 33.2C had been measured in Charlwood, Surrey on Saturday. The new high comes after Thursday saw the mercury hit 32.…
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