Temperatures match record 32.2°C on joint hottest day of the year so far
The UK equalled its hottest day of the year today (25 June) after the mercury soared to 32.2C.
Temperatures reached 32.2C in Coningsby, Lincolnshire – matching this year’s record which was recorded on 10 June in Chertsey, Surrey.
But despite today’s scorching weather, the country is set to experience cooler temperatures from Monday.
Met Office meteorologist Amy Bokota warned Britons to enjoy the heat responsibly by staying hydrated’ and to make sure they are wearing sun protection because of high UV levels.
She added: “Make sure you drink lots of fluid and stay out of the sun.
“Make sure you are not putting any disposable barbecues on any grassland area.”
From Monday the Met Office said temperatures are expected to go down to the average for this time of year, Mirror Online reports.
It also said there there will be “a much fresher feel” through the first half of next week.
In London temperatures are not expected to top 24C on Monday, representing “quite a significant drop” from the 31C the capital experienced today.
As temperatures soared on Saturday, a 15-year-old girl died after being pulled from then water at Cleethorpes beach.
The girl and a boy were pulled from the water by rescue workers and airlifted to hospital.
Humberside Police said: “We can confirm that a girl, aged 15, has sadly passed away following a multi-agency search to locate two missing children off the coast of Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire.”
The boy has since been discharged from hospital after receiving medical care.
Meanwhile, the London Fire Brigade were dispatched today to tackle a grass blaze on around two hectares of grassland in Enfield north London.
London’s New Wimbledon theatre cancelled a performance of Charlie And The Chocolate Factory the Musical due to sweltering temperatures.
It tweeted: “Due to outside temperatures in excess of 30C and its impact on working conditions on stage, we have reluctantly taken the decision to cancel today’s performance of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory the Musical.”
Thunderstorms and heavy showers are expected to hit northern England, Scotland and parts of Northern Ireland on Sunday evening, with up to 30mm of rain expected in some spots in the North East.
A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms is in place across Eastern Scotland and north east England from 1pm until 9pm on Sunday.
An identical one is in place across eastern parts of Northern Ireland between 2pm and 7pm on Sunday.
Temperatures over the weekend matched those of popular Mediterranean holiday hotspots, according to the Met Office.
Conditions are expected to cool next week with fresher air expected, particularly in the South East.
Ms Bokota said: “That really humid air is likely to feel a lot more comfortable than it has done for the last couple of weeks.
“Tomorrow will be fresher with some sunshine and showers like we have seen today.”
Additional reporting by Press Association.
