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Watch: Today's weather forecast across the UK

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Edited by Jamie Whitehead and Jack Burgess, with BBC Weather's Simon King

  1. Hottest start to Wimbledon on record - Met Office provisional data shows
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    Adam Goldsmith
    Live reporter

    Fans in the sun at WimbledonGetty Images

    Today has seen the hottest start to the Wimbledon tennis championships on record, provisional Met Office data shows.

    It says "temperatures have risen to 29.7C at Kew Gardens", which is nearby in west London, making today "provisionally the warmest start to Wimbledon on record".

    Before today's provisional figures, which are subject to change, the hottest opening day on record at Wimbledon was in 2001, when temperatures hit 29.3C.

  2. Brollies not ice-lollies today in Scotland

    Joy Dunlop
    BBC Scotland weather forecaster

    Elsrickle South Lanarkshire with horses in a field and grey clouds overheadBBC Weather Watchers/Rockdoc

    While much of the UK basks in the sun, rainy clouds are gathering above these horses in Elsrickle, South Lanarkshire

    Low pressure is driving Scotland's forecast this week, giving largely unsettled conditions for much of the week.

    Today, Atlantic fronts will feed in rain from the west that will be heavy and thundery at times and accompanied by blustery winds.

    This mild air flow does mean that it will feel humid for some; with temperatures reaching 20 to 24C widely.

    In the Northern and Western Isles, however, it's only forecast to reach the mid-teens.

    So, for some it's brollies not ice-lollies today!

  3. A battle to contain wildfires in Turkey

    It isn't just parts of the UK that are experiencing warmer weather today.

    As we reported a little earlier, other parts of Europe have experienced a weekend of intense heat. Temperatures in much of southern Europe are expected to remain above 40C (104F) today.

    In Izmir, Turkey, firefighters have resumed efforts to tackle blazes, which are consuming houses and parts of the surrounding landscape. Here's some of the latest footage we've seen from Turkey:

    Watch: Firefighters battle blazes engulfing houses in Turkey

  4. 'Freeze a whole banana on a kebab stick'

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    Bananas on a rack in a supermarketGetty Images

    One of our readers has an inventive banana-based solution for keeping cool in the heat

    We've been enjoying taking a look at all our readers' comments sent in to us so far. Some of you have been offering some rather unique advice for how to manage high temperatures.

    Nikki says "freeze a whole banana on a kebab stick". She tells us it's "delicious and full of potassium; vital in heat".

    A "glass of washed grapes in the fridge", too, can be very refreshing, she adds.

    Nikki also recommends that people who struggle in the heat "keep a wet flannel in a bowl next to the bed" and run cold water over their wrists for instant relief.

    Meanwhile, Shivani in north London, who experiences seizures, recommends people make sure they drink enough water to stay safe.

    She tells us that she doesn't think the UK has the best infrastructure to manage heatwaves.

  6. Analysis

    How unusual are today's temperature forecasts?

    Mark Poynting
    Climate reporter

    Forecasts suggest temperatures of 34C (93F) are possible on Monday.

    These temperatures used to be very rare for the UK.

    In the second half of the 20th Century, one in 10 years saw highs of 35C or more, BBC analysis of Met Office data shows.

    But between 2015 and 2024, half of the years saw 35C or above.

    A graphic showing how the UK's hottest day of the year has got hotter over time

    As my BBC Weather colleague Simon King pointed out earlier, these temperatures are even more unusual for June - typically the coolest summer month.

    It’s just one example of how very high temperatures are becoming more common.

  7. Health alerts upgraded in Humber, Yorkshire and West Midlands

    Simon King
    BBC weather presenter and meteorologist

    In the last hour, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) upgraded yellow heat-health alerts for Humber, Yorkshire and the West Midlands to the more severe amber.

    This means significant impacts are likely across health and social care services due to the high temperatures, which are expected to reach 29C to 31C on Monday afternoon.

    The North West is the only region in England to now have a yellow heat-health alert. North East England has no alert in force.

    Temperatures overnight will mainly remain high, only falling to around 16C to 20C in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

    While Tuesday could be hotter in London and South East England, it’ll turn a bit cooler on Tuesday for most people. But the amber heat-health alerts will remain in force until Wednesday 09:00 BST.

  8. How dog walks can become deadly when the heat rises

    Sean Dilley
    BBC News correspondent

    Sean Dilley and his guide dog, a black Labrador, in a field of flowersSean Dilley/ BBC News

    As a guide dog handler of 26 years, my heart falls every time I hear the fatigued pants of dogs in heatwave weather.

    Animal welfare charity the RSPCA says that dogs are 10 times more likely to suffer heat-related illnesses from exercising in hot weather than from overheating in cars. Both are tremendously bad for your dog.

    Canines have a very limited ability to regulate their temperature. They don't sweat like humans - only perspiring a small amount through the pads on their paws.

    Heavy panting, difficulty breathing, excessive drooling, lethargy and drowsiness are all key signs that your dog is too hot. In extreme cases, dogs vomit and finally lose consciousness.

    If your dog is in trouble, the RSPCA says you should move the dog to a shaded and cool area and immediately pour cool, but not very cold, water over the dog, avoiding their head.

    Watch: How to keep your pets cool in the heat

  9. Roads closed as fire crews spend second night at Highland wildfires

    Fires were reported in the Dava area on Saturday nightPETER JOLLY

    Fires were reported in the Dava area of Scotland on Saturday night

    It is inevitable that with the dry and hot days comes an increased risk of wildfires spreading.

    Firefighters have spent a second night at the scene of wildfires north of Grantown-on-Spey in the Highlands.

    The alarm was raised at 17:50 BST on Saturday in woodland near Loch Allan and spread over an area of several miles.

    The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service says progress has been made controlling the blazes and adds that crews are monitoring the situation. Rain is forecast in parts of Scotland today.

    Three roads remain closed as a result of the fires: the A939 from Ferness to Granton-on-Spey; the A940 from Dava to Logie; and the B9007 from Duthill to Ferness.

  10. How are tennis fans in Wimbledon coping with the heat?

    Gem O'Reilly
    Reporting from Wimbledon for BBC Radio London

    It's already 24C (75.2F) degrees here in SW19 and temperatures are expected to soar past 30C (86F) later.

    Tennis fans who have joined Wimbledon's famous queue have set up umbrellas and deckchairs ahead of what could be a very long wait.

    Debbie and Reece sit on some deck chairs with the backdrop of those in the queue at wimbledonGem O'Reilly / BBC

    Debbie and her son Reece have been queuing since 06:30 BST

    The pair say they are ready for the hot weather and have been keeping cool using ice packs from their carefully-packed picnic.

    We've brought a picnic but we still want to get in and eat those strawberries and cream. It's brilliant to just be here, soaking up the sun and the atmosphere."

    Tennis fan Debbie at Wimbledon

  11. Heat health alerts across England extended into Wednesday
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    The UK Health Security Agency has extended the heat health alerts in place across England.

    Amber alerts covering Yorkshire and the Humber, the East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East and South West will now remain in place until 09:00 BST on Wednesday.

    A yellow alert for the North West has also been extended to cover the same time frame.

    There is currently no alert in place for the North East.

    Health alerts serve to warn the public and provide guidance for NHS England, the government and healthcare professionals.

    Graphic explaining the different adverse weather health alert levels, from the lowest level green - where there is a minimal risk to health - to the highest level red - which poses a significant risk to life and a threat to critical infrastructure
  12. Analysis

    A small increase in Earth's average temperature can lead to higher heat extremes

    Mark Poynting
    Climate reporter

    It’s well-established that climate change is making heatwaves stronger and more likely.

    As humans burn coal, oil and gas and cut down forests, carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere.

    These gases act like a blanket, causing the planet to heat up.

    Even a small increase in the Earth’s average temperature can shift heat extremes to much higher levels.

    A graph depicting how a shift in the Earth's average temperature can make a difference to extreme hot weather. Two bell curves show depict the previous climate and the new climate. The new climate extends further into the hot weather and extreme hot weather sections

    In parts of south-east England, where the highest temperatures are expected, a heatwave is declared when three consecutive days reach 28C or above.

    Scientists at the World Weather Attribution group estimate that such conditions in June are now about 10 times more likely than before humans started to significantly warm the planet.

  13. 'Heatwave, what heatwave?' Business as usual in northern England

    Adam Goldsmith
    Live reporter

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    Grey skies in CumbriaBBC Weather Watchers/George Groundhog

    Grey clouds gathering in Cumbria

    I just stepped out from our newsroom in central London's Broadcasting House to grab a coffee and can confirm it's already sweltering in the capital.

    We're hearing a much different story from our readers in the north of England, however.

    "Heatwave, what heatwave?" writes Richard, who says it's "business as usual" where he is in west Cumbria.

    Alec meanwhile tells us that where he's based, just outside Lancaster, "we are not suffering from the heat". Instead, he says it is currently "completely overcast and 19C".

    A map showing temperatures across England

  14. Intense heat across Europe with high temperatures set to continue

    Simon King
    BBC weather presenter and meteorologist

    A group of women wear hats and hold umbrellas to shield themselves from the scorching sun during the first heatwave of the year in LisbonGetty Images

    People in Lisbon shield themselves from the scorching sun

    England isn’t the only place to currently be experiencing a heatwave.

    It has been exceptionally hot across much of Europe over the last week.

    Over the weekend, both Spain and Portugal provisionally recorded their hottest June days on record.

    On Saturday, El Granado in Andalucía saw a temperature of 46C (114.8F) and on Sunday, in central Portugal, 46.6C (115.9F) was recorded in Mora, Évora.

    Heat with temperatures above 40C (104F) is set to continue on Monday across Europe, with red heat warnings in Portugal, coastal Croatia and Sardinia.

    Graphic map of Iberian peninsula showing high temperatures in Portugal and in Spain

  15. Early morning dog walks and deep blue skies in Brighton

    We are enjoying seeing all of your pictures being sent in via BBC Weather Watchers.

    Some of our favourites so far show pups being walked in the Midlands, flowers in bloom in Suffolk and Brighton looking resplendent under some clear blue skies.

    Keep your pics coming!

    A woman walks two dogs on some grass with trees in the backgroundBeefy / BBC Weather Watchers

    Two dogs are getting in their steps early in Halesowen, Dudley, ahead of temperatures getting warmer later

    The Royal Pavilion in Brighton is basking underneath the deep blue skies on the coastPogle / BBC Weather Watchers

    Deep blue skies have been pictured above the Royal Pavilion in Brighton

    colourful flowers in full bloomJuniperbeddy / BBC Weather Watchers

    Over in Lowestoft, Suffolk, a reader has sent in some images of her colourful flowers in full bloom

  16. Rail services issue warnings but little weather-related disruption so far

    Six Southeastern trains in sidlings. Photo taken from overheadPA Media

    Rail travel is likely to be impacted throughout the day and various services have issued warnings for passengers to check the latest information before travelling and to carry water.

    Currently National Rail has listed one weather-related disruption - affecting services between East Croydon and Burgess Hill from 10:00 BST - due to a speed restriction being implemented.

    Meanwhile, Southern Rail has advised that trains will be busier than usual, particularly on routes to the coast, advising travellers to allocate additional time for their journeys.

    Southeastern Railway has said coastal trains are expected to be busy between 10:30 and 13:30 and between 16:00 and 19:00 - asking passengers to try to avoid travelling during these periods.

    The London to Brighton line has also warned of potential delays.

  17. How to stay cool and safe today

    A little girl with sunglasses eating fresh ripe watermelon with her motherGetty Images

    While for many the warmer weather is generally a welcome change after months of dreary winter, it can be a bit of a nuisance and pose health risks for others.

    Here are some reminders and pointers on how to stay cool and safe today:

    • Make sure you’re drinking enough water and eat foods with a high water content, such as watermelon and cucumbers, to avoid dehydration
    • Wear loose-fitting clothing and breathable fabrics, such as cotton, linen and moisture-wicking synthetics
    • Opt for a hat and sunglasses for extra protection and to avoid direct sunlight
    • Stay in the shade - the NHS recommends avoiding the sun between 11:00 to 15:00 BST, generally the hottest part of the day
    • Use fans, ice and cool showers to reduce your body temperature
    • Close your windows during the day and open them at night when the temperature drops

  18. Overnight Wimbledon campers in high spirits despite heat

    Nigel and Vicky at Wimbledon with their number one and two tickets around their necks

    It could be the hottest opening day in Wimbledon's history, according to BBC Breakfast's weather presenter Carol Kirkwood. But spirits are high among those who have been queuing overnight for centre court tickets at the tennis.

    Vicky and Nigel from Swansea are number one and number two in the Wimbledon queue after camping overnight and say it has been "amazing, great fun".

    Vicky has the number one ticket and she tells BBC Breakfast that Nigel and her did over argue over who would get it.

    Meanwhile, a couple of friends who are numbers 284 and 285 in the queue say it was "boiling" waiting yesterday but thankfully was better in the evening once the sun went down.

    "We're very excited; really looking forwards to it," one of them tells BBC Breakfast.

    Friends who are numbers 284 and 285 in the queue

  19. A warm morning at Glastonbury as festival crowds head home

    Tamsin Curnow
    Reporting from Glastonbury

    Crowds heading home at Glastonbury with backpacks onAndy Bennett / BBC

    It’s a warm and muggy morning here after the final night of Glastonbury Festival.

    There’s heavy cloud cover at the moment and it feels like a lot of people have heeded the festival’s advice to head off early to avoid fierce heat this afternoon.

    A gentle stream of people has been heading out of the main pedestrian gate towards the bus station, where extra water taps have been set up to make sure everyone can get a cold drink.

    And of course as they head off site, it’s what they leave behind.

    The piles of recycling and rubbish are growing - notable spots so far include several air beds and a suitcase.

    Piles of rubbish at GlastonburyTamsin Selbie / BBC

  20. How much higher than usual are temperatures likely to be today?

    Simon King
    BBC weather presenter and meteorologist

    Now we’re in summer, you might expect there to be spells of hotter weather, even heatwaves.

    But it’s worth considering that 34°C (93.2F) or even 35°C (95F) is unusual for June and would make it one of the hottest June days on record.

    These temperatures are around 12°C above the average.

    Even widely across England and east Wales, temperatures on Monday will be about 8 - 10°C above where they would typically be.

    As previously mentioned, it’s fresher across Scotland and Northern Ireland - with temperatures only slightly above average, especially in the east.

    Weather graph of the UK showing an above average temperature spread across the country