The United Kingdom has experienced a new highest temperature for June for the second consecutive day as an intense heatwave continues. The Met Office reported that temperatures reached 36.4 degrees Celsius at Yeovilton in Somerset on Thursday afternoon, provisionally marking the hottest June day ever recorded in the UK.
Record-Breaking Heat
This new record surpasses the previous June high set just a day earlier, when temperatures hit 36.1C in Gosport, Hampshire. It also exceeds the long-standing June record from the infamous summer of 1976, which had held for decades. The back-to-back records underscore the severity of the current heatwave affecting the country.
Impact and Context
The Met Office, the UK's national weather service, confirmed the reading at Yeovilton. The heatwave has prompted health warnings and advice for the public to stay hydrated and avoid excessive sun exposure. According to Met Office officials, such extreme temperatures are becoming more frequent due to climate change, with June 2024 now joining the list of historically hot months.
