More weather records broken as UK heat set to spike again
The UK has broken the record for the number of days reaching 30C in a year, with 35 days exceeding this threshold, beating the previous record of 34 days set in 1995. The Met Office has issued an amber extreme heat warning for Thursday, with temperatures expected to peak in the mid-to-high 30s across the Midlands and south-east of England. The UK's Health Security Agency has also issued amber heat health alerts, warning of significant impacts on social and health care, including a rise in deaths.
- ▪The record for the number of days reaching 30C in any year in the UK has been broken, with 35 days exceeding this threshold.
- ▪An amber extreme heat warning has been issued by the Met Office for Thursday, with temperatures expected to peak in the mid-to-high 30s.
- ▪The UK's Health Security Agency has issued amber heat health alerts, warning of significant impacts on social and health care, including a rise in deaths.
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More weather records broken as UK heat set to spike againImage source, AFP via Getty ImagesByHelen WillettsLead Weather PresenterPublished12 August 2026, 00:30 BSTUpdated Just nowThe record for the number of days reaching 30C in any year in the UK has been broken, according to the Met Office.After several locations exceeded 30C on Sunday, it has now confirmed that there have been a total of 35 days where the maximum daily temperature has exceeded this threshold - beating the 34 days set in 1995.This tally is widely expected to be topped again on Wednesday and Thursday with temperatures peaking in the mid-to-high 30s across the Midlands and south-east of England.
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