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UK weather: Heatwave brings hottest September day for nearly 70 years | UK weather: Heatwave brings hottest September day for nearly 70 years |
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Today is the hottest September day in almost 70 years – with a temperature of more than 32C recorded in London. | |
The heatwave saw a high of 32.2C at Heathrow, west of London, recorded just before lunchtime, the Met Office said. | |
The last time it reached 32C in September was in 1949. | The last time it reached 32C in September was in 1949. |
A north-south divide was widely expected, with thunderstorms hitting the North while the South basks in hot summery sunshine. | |
Health warnings were issued in southern parts, but yellow warnings of rain are now in place for northern England and south-east Scotland. | Health warnings were issued in southern parts, but yellow warnings of rain are now in place for northern England and south-east Scotland. |
The Met Office said: "A very warm and humid air mass is in place across much of the UK, with conditions marginal for thunderstorm development this afternoon as temperatures rise. | The Met Office said: "A very warm and humid air mass is in place across much of the UK, with conditions marginal for thunderstorm development this afternoon as temperatures rise. |
"Northern England and southeast Scotland are currently judged the most likely area to see scattered thundery downpours, but even here many places will have no more than light rain. | |
"However, where storms do form, there is a lot of moisture and energy available, with the risk of more than 30mm of rain in around an hour, large hail and frequent lightning." | "However, where storms do form, there is a lot of moisture and energy available, with the risk of more than 30mm of rain in around an hour, large hail and frequent lightning." |
The yellow warnings are valid from 2pm to 11pm. | The yellow warnings are valid from 2pm to 11pm. |
Joe Mulligan, head of first aid education at the British Red Cross, said: "Most heat disorders occur because someone has been over-exposed to heat or has over-exercised for his or her age and physical condition. | Joe Mulligan, head of first aid education at the British Red Cross, said: "Most heat disorders occur because someone has been over-exposed to heat or has over-exercised for his or her age and physical condition. |
"Simple steps such as avoiding exposure to the hottest time of the day, drinking plenty of fluids and even simply wearing a hat on hot days can all make a real difference." | "Simple steps such as avoiding exposure to the hottest time of the day, drinking plenty of fluids and even simply wearing a hat on hot days can all make a real difference." |