UK heatwave: Hottest day on record likely with sweltering 40C temperatures predicted
manchestereveningnews.co.ukBritain is forecast to see its hottest day on record on Tuesday as the heatwave continues. Temperatures could climb to 38C in Greater Manchester today, while forecasters predict the mercury will sizzle at possible highs of 41C in isolated areas.
These highs would be well above the previous record of 38.7C, recorded in 2019, and would make the country hotter than Jamaica, the Maldives and Barbados.
The UK and much of our region remains under its first red extreme heat warning, issued by the Met Office. The warning will remain in place until just before midnight tonight.
People are being warned to stay safe in the extreme heat, which could pose a danger to life. READ MORE: A melting road, buckling railways and a new record temperature as Greater Manchester feels the heat Rachel Ayers, a Met Office forecaster, told the PA news agency: "Overnight it’s going to stay very warm so expect a difficult night of sleeping.
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