UK's current highest temperature as June record is broken

The previous record was set at 35.6C in June 1976, but 35.8C has been reached in Wiggonholt, West Sussex.

Wisley and Charlwood in Surrey had also breached the previous record, according to the Met Office.

It comes after the forecaster issued a red extreme heat warning that is in place until 9pm on Thursday (June 25).

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It covers a swathe of England and Wales, and temperatures have reached the high 20s in areas of Scotland and Northern Ireland.

What is the UK's current highest-ever temperature?

The UK’s all-time temperature record of 40.3C, was set in Coningsby, Lincolnshire, in July 2022.

Scotland and Wales' individual records were also reached in July 2022.

The Met Office found that Hawarden Airport in Flintshire reached 37.1C that month, while Charterhall on the Scottish Borders reached 34.8C.

Meanwhile, Northern Ireland's record was reached in July 2021 at 31.3C in Castlederg, County Tyrone.

When will the heatwave end?

The heatwave will likely end at the beginning of next week, meaning there are still a few more days to endure the high temperatures.

The Met Office shared that Thursday (June 25) will be the peak of the heat for many, but eastern England will retain extreme heat on Friday and Saturday (June 26 and 27).

It adds: "The far southeast will retain the warmth the longest, though there should be a climb-down in figures by Saturday, with peaks around 32C likely.

"Next week is likely to see a change to more of a westerly influence on the UK’s weather, with a return to more average temperatures for the time of year and a mixture of winds and rain, particularly for those in the northwest."

Therefore, from next Monday (June 29), it is likely to cool down a bit.

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