LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE

United Kingdom Faces Record June Heatwave as Temperatures Hit 36.7°C in Somerset

The United Kingdom has recorded its hottest June day for the second consecutive day, with temperatures reaching 36.7°C in Somerset. The Met Office has extended red extreme heat warnings, as the prolonged heatwave places growing pressure on emergency services, transport systems and wider infrastructure across London and the southeast.

25 June 2026 · 20:46 UTC