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| June heatwave set to break 40-year record | June heatwave set to break 40-year record |
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| The UK could be in for its hottest June day in more than 40 years if the temperature tops 33.9C on Wednesday. | The UK could be in for its hottest June day in more than 40 years if the temperature tops 33.9C on Wednesday. |
| Forecasters are predicting a figure of 34C in London, which would make it the warmest on record since 1976. | Forecasters are predicting a figure of 34C in London, which would make it the warmest on record since 1976. |
| The heatwave has seen five sizzling days in a row for the country, with temperatures topping 30C since Saturday. | The heatwave has seen five sizzling days in a row for the country, with temperatures topping 30C since Saturday. |
| But weather warnings have also been issued for rain, with thunderstorms expected in parts of the UK. | But weather warnings have also been issued for rain, with thunderstorms expected in parts of the UK. |
| BBC Weather forecaster Chris Fawkes said: "You can see from how long ago we last had temperatures like this in June how rare it is. We do see temperatures going up to 30C, but if it breaks 34C, which I think it will, it will be the hottest June day for over 40 years. | BBC Weather forecaster Chris Fawkes said: "You can see from how long ago we last had temperatures like this in June how rare it is. We do see temperatures going up to 30C, but if it breaks 34C, which I think it will, it will be the hottest June day for over 40 years. |
| "The summer of 1976 was a classic. But to have these really prolonged spells, you need a block of high pressure that directs other weather fronts away. Then we get the hot weather coming up from Europe. | "The summer of 1976 was a classic. But to have these really prolonged spells, you need a block of high pressure that directs other weather fronts away. Then we get the hot weather coming up from Europe. |
| "But it is all going to go bang tonight. The hot air from the surface will meet with colder air coming in from the Atlantic and we will have some big thunderstorms, gusty winds, heavy rain and, in some places, even hail." | "But it is all going to go bang tonight. The hot air from the surface will meet with colder air coming in from the Atlantic and we will have some big thunderstorms, gusty winds, heavy rain and, in some places, even hail." |
| People on their way to Glastonbury are coming up with innovative ways to stay cool. | People on their way to Glastonbury are coming up with innovative ways to stay cool. |
| Organisers of the event had already warned revellers to "pack light" due to extra security checks on entry, but they have warned people to bring lots of water for the longer queues and top up the sun cream, as well as their tans. | Organisers of the event had already warned revellers to "pack light" due to extra security checks on entry, but they have warned people to bring lots of water for the longer queues and top up the sun cream, as well as their tans. |
| Summer of 1976 | Summer of 1976 |
| The record-breaking summer of 1976 saw nine weeks of blazing sunshine. | The record-breaking summer of 1976 saw nine weeks of blazing sunshine. |
| Between June and August, blue skies were a daily occurrence and, for two weeks, temperatures were 32C or above consistently. | Between June and August, blue skies were a daily occurrence and, for two weeks, temperatures were 32C or above consistently. |
| Five days saw temperatures exceed 35C. | Five days saw temperatures exceed 35C. |
| The hottest day of all was 3 July, with temperatures hitting 35.9C in Cheltenham. | The hottest day of all was 3 July, with temperatures hitting 35.9C in Cheltenham. |
| A downside was the worst drought in recorded history for the UK, building up from a warm summer in 1975 and incredibly dry months after. | A downside was the worst drought in recorded history for the UK, building up from a warm summer in 1975 and incredibly dry months after. |
| Rainfall in the winter of 1975 was half of what it normally would be, and by the summer of 1976 crops were affected and there were forest fires in the south of England. | Rainfall in the winter of 1975 was half of what it normally would be, and by the summer of 1976 crops were affected and there were forest fires in the south of England. |
| But once the summer had come to a close, autumn saw intense rainfall and natural balance was restored. | But once the summer had come to a close, autumn saw intense rainfall and natural balance was restored. |
| The different crowd heading to Royal Ascot - including the Queen, who will be rushing from the State Opening of Parliament - will be hoping for a similar relaxation of dress code as racegoers experienced on Tuesday. | The different crowd heading to Royal Ascot - including the Queen, who will be rushing from the State Opening of Parliament - will be hoping for a similar relaxation of dress code as racegoers experienced on Tuesday. |
| Normally men attending the horse racing event in the Royal Enclosure must wear black or grey morning dress with a waistcoat, tie and a top hat. | Normally men attending the horse racing event in the Royal Enclosure must wear black or grey morning dress with a waistcoat, tie and a top hat. |
| But the jacket rule was not enforced for the first time in its history, as organisers took a "common sense approach". | But the jacket rule was not enforced for the first time in its history, as organisers took a "common sense approach". |
| Be warned though - you must have all the correct attire at the gate or you may not be allowed entry. | Be warned though - you must have all the correct attire at the gate or you may not be allowed entry. |
| Whilst some are taking to the parks or the beach to lap up the sunshine, people on the daily commute have been faced with travel disruption. | Whilst some are taking to the parks or the beach to lap up the sunshine, people on the daily commute have been faced with travel disruption. |
| Greater Anglia Trains has cancelled a number of its services between London and Essex, saying the heat has led to speed restrictions on the lines to stop them from buckling. | Greater Anglia Trains has cancelled a number of its services between London and Essex, saying the heat has led to speed restrictions on the lines to stop them from buckling. |
| The Evening Standard recorded temperatures above 36C on the capital's bus and tube routes. | The Evening Standard recorded temperatures above 36C on the capital's bus and tube routes. |
| And for those in more congested areas, the Department for Environment and Rural Affairs has also warned there may be pockets of high pollution during the exceptionally hot weather, especially in the East Midlands. | And for those in more congested areas, the Department for Environment and Rural Affairs has also warned there may be pockets of high pollution during the exceptionally hot weather, especially in the East Midlands. |
| Stay safe | Stay safe |
| Emergency services have warned people to keep safe in open water after three people died in separate incidents around the country. | Emergency services have warned people to keep safe in open water after three people died in separate incidents around the country. |
| A 15-year-old boy died after getting into difficulty when swimming in a lake with friends in Walsall, West Midlands. | A 15-year-old boy died after getting into difficulty when swimming in a lake with friends in Walsall, West Midlands. |
| This follows the death of a teenager who who drowned in a reservoir near Rochdale and an elderly woman who rescue teams tried to save off the coast of Sussex. | This follows the death of a teenager who who drowned in a reservoir near Rochdale and an elderly woman who rescue teams tried to save off the coast of Sussex. |
| A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: "Although it is very hot at the moment, the dangers of going into open water cannot be underestimated." | A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: "Although it is very hot at the moment, the dangers of going into open water cannot be underestimated." |
| Tips for coping in hot weather | Tips for coping in hot weather |
| SOURCE: NHS | SOURCE: NHS |
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