The Met Office has confirmed that a new provisional record for the hottest June day has been set for the third consecutive day. A temperature of 36.9°C was recorded at Wattisham, Suffolk, and the Met Office noted that temperatures are still rising.
Record-Breaking Heat Wave
This marks the third time this week that the UK has broken the June temperature record, highlighting the unusual intensity of the current heatwave. The previous records were set on Monday and Tuesday, with temperatures climbing steadily each day.
According to the Met Office, the extreme heat is unprecedented for June, and the trend of rising temperatures is expected to continue. However, it is noteworthy that Wattisham, where the latest record was set, is not even within the area covered by the red extreme heat alert issued by the Met Office.
Implications and Concerns
The repeated breaking of temperature records raises concerns about the impacts of climate change and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events. The Met Office has urged the public to take precautions against the heat, including staying hydrated and avoiding strenuous activities during peak temperatures.
The red extreme heat alert, which covers parts of southern and eastern England, remains in effect, but the fact that the record was set outside this zone suggests that the heatwave is affecting a wider area than initially anticipated.
