UK Records Hottest Day of 2024 with 30.3C at Heathrow

Temperatures soar as NHS sees surge in heat exhaustion advice visits; cooler weather expected by weekend.

Wednesday saw the year's highest temperature of 30.3C recorded at Heathrow Airport.
The heatwave primarily affected the south of England, with cooler temperatures in the north.
NHS website visits for heat exhaustion advice more than doubled over the past 48 hours.
Meteorologists predict a shift to cooler, wetter conditions starting Thursday.
The Met Office forecasts highs of 24-25C through the weekend with occasional showers.