England Hits Hottest Day of 2024
England experienced the hottest day of 2024 on Monday, reaching 34.8C in Cambridge. The heat affected central and southern regions with yellow heat alerts in place, while torrential rain and thunderstorms hit the north. Authorities advised staying hydrated and monitoring vehicle conditions.
On Monday, England experienced the hottest day of 2024 with temperatures reaching 34.8C (95F) in Cambridge.
The intense heat affected central and southern England, including London, East Anglia, and the home counties.
The UK Health Security Agency issued yellow heat health alerts covering regions such as the East and West Midlands and London, which are set to expire by Wednesday.
Despite the heatwave, torrential rain and thunderstorms impacted northern parts of the UK.
The previous hottest day was July 30, with temperatures hitting 32C in Kew Gardens and Heathrow.
The highest-ever UK temperature was 40.3C in Lincolnshire in July 2022.
Authorities advised keeping curtains closed and staying hydrated, as well as checking car coolant and oil levels.
Unfortunately, a child drowned in a canal in Wolverhampton amid the extreme conditions.
The intense heat affected central and southern England, including London, East Anglia, and the home counties.
The UK Health Security Agency issued yellow heat health alerts covering regions such as the East and West Midlands and London, which are set to expire by Wednesday.
Despite the heatwave, torrential rain and thunderstorms impacted northern parts of the UK.
The previous hottest day was July 30, with temperatures hitting 32C in Kew Gardens and Heathrow.
The highest-ever UK temperature was 40.3C in Lincolnshire in July 2022.
Authorities advised keeping curtains closed and staying hydrated, as well as checking car coolant and oil levels.
Unfortunately, a child drowned in a canal in Wolverhampton amid the extreme conditions.
