Thursday was confirmed the hottest day of the year so far, as health officials warn that Friday will be dangerously hot for many.
The temperature hit 29.3C at Heathrow and Kew Gardens in London yesterday, topping Wednesday’s high of 28.3C.
Friday is expected to be hotter still with 34C forecast in the southeast and temperatures pushing up to 30C across much of England and Wales.
The UK Health Security Agency has issued several heat health alerts covering much of England for Friday. The agency warned the heat poses a danger to at-risk groups including the elderly and those with chronic health conditions including diabetes and Parkinson’s.
The increase in warm weather over the years in the UK has been linked to climate change, with the Met Office warning that this week’s high temperatures used to be “rare” for June but have been seen several times in recent years.
