The UK records its hottest day of the year so far, with a provisional temperature of 38.1C measured at Kew Gardens in west London on Thursday. The Met Office says this surpasses the previous UK high of 38C recorded on 28 June, and it is listed as the fifth hottest day on record for the country.
Outlets report that the extreme heat is part of a wider summer heatwave affecting Europe. The Guardian notes that a “heat dome” over the continent keeps temperatures very high, with expectations for 40C-plus temperatures in some European areas. Coverage also highlights UK weather warnings: BBC News says an amber extreme heat warning is in place for parts of England until midnight.
