The UK’s hottest day on record is expected to be surpassed twice in the next two days, with the Met Office warning temperatures could hit 43C.
The chief executive of the Met Office confirmed “we may well see the hottest day in the UK in history” on Monday. But Tuesday is expected to be even warmer, with some forecasts estimating highs of 43C – well above the previous record of 38.7C, recorded in 2019.
