Uk Hottest Temperature

British experts on Wednesday said 2022 was set to be the UK's warmest on record after a year of several heatwaves alongside minimal rainfall.

Several homes have been destroyed in wildfires in parts of London, which experienced extreme heat as temperatures crossed 40 degrees Celsius for the first time on record.

It was forecast last week, when Weather Office issued its first-ever red warning of danger to life from extreme heat, but nothing could have prepared for the sweltering effect as the temperatures soared to cross the 40 degree C across London.

The UK is experiencing its hottest day in nine years as temperatures reached 34.5C (94.1F) by midday and officials issued public health warnings over the elderly and very young.

British experts on Wednesday said 2022 was set to be the UK's warmest on record after a year of several heatwaves alongside minimal rainfall.

Several homes have been destroyed in wildfires in parts of London, which experienced extreme heat as temperatures crossed 40 degrees Celsius for the first time on record.

It was forecast last week, when Weather Office issued its first-ever red warning of danger to life from extreme heat, but nothing could have prepared for the sweltering effect as the temperatures soared to cross the 40 degree C across London.

The UK is experiencing its hottest day in nine years as temperatures reached 34.5C (94.1F) by midday and officials issued public health warnings over the elderly and very young.