A heatwave continues to grip Europe as the UK records a provisional 34.7 (96.2F) high in London, making it the hottest day of the year so far
Cooler conditions are being felt across other parts of the UK as the Met Office confirms England has experienced its hottest June on record
Elsewhere in Europe, 50,000 people have been evacuated during wildfires in western Turkey, two have died in Italy and parts of Portugal and Spain break records for their highest daily June temperature
Meanwhile in France, a red alert - the highest extreme heat warning - is in place across 16 departments including Paris, where the top of the Eiffel Tower will remain closed until tomorrow
Let us know how the hot weather is impacting you - we've got tips for staying cool here
As we've just reported, the UK has recorded its hottest day of the year.
We've just heard from the Met Office that a temperature of 33.6C (92.4F) has been recorded in Frittenden, Kent.
This is hotter than the previous high of 33.5C recorded in East Malling, also in Kent, a few minutes ago.
Image source, Peter and Leah/ BBC Weather WatchersIn the seaside town of Hastings, the water glistens in the scorching heat as a seagull cools itself off
We can now bring you some pictures from the south-east of England, where we've just seen temperatures reach 33.5C.
Sun is shining down on the seaside town of Hastings, Kent, and on the coast in Dorset.
While the countryside is in full bloom in Guernsey, the second-largest island in the Chanel Islands.
As a reminder, amber heat alerts for parts of England have been extended into Wednesday as there are changeable conditions across the country.
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Image source, Keith E/BBC Weather WatchersA glorious field of yellow flowers is in full bloom in Torteval, Guernsey
Image source, Angela/BBC Weather WatchersA dip in the sea to cool off looks tempting on the coast in Dorset
East Malling in Kent has hit 33.5C (92.3F), making it the hottest day in the UK so far this year.
Forecasts suggest we could still see highs of 34C today, with a low chance of 35C.
Stay with us as we bring you the latest updates on the weather across the UK and Europe.
Merve Kara-Kaşka
BBC Turkish
Image source, Galip EnerWe can now bring you more on the Turkey wildfires:
"I'm near a house right now. The flames are very close... Our friends in the village are trying to put them out. Unfortunately, all the houses on the edge of the forest are under threat."
Galip Ener, from the Orhanlı province in Seferihisar, İzmir, on Turkey’s western coast, describes what he witnessed after a sleepless night.
By Sunday noon, flames had engulfed the red pine forests surrounding his village, rapidly approaching it.
Ener says the fire spread with alarming speed, driven by scorching heat and winds “strong enough to make walking almost impossible".
The fire was later brought under control after nearly three days of struggle, but electricity and water supplies remain cut off.
Orhanlı is just one of many places across Turkey where wildfires have erupted amid a surge in temperatures, dry weather and powerful winds.
Over the last five days, 342 fires have been reported across the country. More than 50,000 people have been evacuated from the cities Bilecik, Hatay and İzmir.
Official figures show that both the number of wildfires and the area burned are increasing in Turkey, as rising temperatures and dry conditions heighten the risk.
Let's take a look at how some of Europe's top tourist destinations are faring in this heatwave:
Image source, ReutersVisitors hoping to climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower were turned away as the landmark is closed because of the extreme heat
Image source, ReutersFrance's meteorological service issued the highest extreme heat warning across 16 departments, including Paris
Image source, ReutersAs the heatwave scorches through Europe, parts of south-east England are also facing the prospect of another day of very high temperatures
Image source, ReutersIn Greece, authorities have warned of a very high wildfire risk across large parts of the country due to soaring temperatures and strong winds
Guy Hedgecoe
Reporting from Madrid
Image source, ReutersBarcelona City Hall has activated a plan to manage the heatwave, as forecasts show that maximum temperatures are likely to exceed 34C and night time temperatures to exceed 26C over the coming days.
Yesterday, a local weather centre in Barcelona registered a temperature of 37.6C, a new record for the city in June.
The plan includes distributing water and hats in the street, particularly to homeless people.
Anna Holligan
Reporting from the seaside at Kijkduin, The Hague
Image source, EPA/ShutterstockThis heatwave is part of a broader pattern of rising summer temperatures in the Netherlands, with record highs in recent years and increasing frequency of such intense heat events linked to climate change.
Environmental impacts include rising water temperatures, risk of blue-green algae blooms, and a strain on water resources. Health impacts remain a major concern during these prolonged hot spells.
The oppressive heat will persist overnight with little cooling, making for an oppressively warm night.
Wednesday will start similarly hot with temperatures climbing above 30C, but afternoon showers and a wind shift from the north-northwest are expected to bring cooler air and some relief later in the day.
Fortunately in this low lying nation, you’re never too far from a beach or canal.
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.
Nikos Papanikolaou
BBC News
Image source, AFP via Getty ImagesGreek authorities have warned of a very high wildfire risk across large parts of the country on Wednesday, as soaring temperatures and strong winds create dangerous conditions.
According to a Fire Risk Forecast Map issued by the General Secretariat for Civil Protection, a category 4 (very high) fire danger level is expected in Attica, Kythira, Argolida, Laconia, Corinthia, southern Evia, Crete, Lesbos, Chios, Psara, Samos and Ikaria.
Several other areas across both mainland and island regions have been placed under category 3 (high) alert.
Greece has already experienced a wave of extreme heat and is now bracing for another. Fires have already broken out in recent days, causing significant damage in areas such as the island of Chios.
Last month was officially recorded as the second hottest June in Greece since 2010, further fuelling concerns about the increasing frequency and intensity of heatwaves in the region.
In a separate incident highlighting the toll of the extreme conditions, a 65-year-old man died while working at a construction site in Ilion, western Athens. He had been exposed to high temperatures despite government guidelines restricting outdoor labour during extreme heat.
Authorities have urged the public to avoid outdoor activities that could spark fires and to follow local guidance, as emergency services stay on heightened standby.
Image source, Getty ImagesTurkey has been ravaged by wildfires over the last few days following intense heat across its western coast.
Rescuers have evacuated more than 50,000 people - mostly from the western province of Izmir - as firefighters continue efforts to put out hundreds of wildfires.
Fires have also swept through parts of the Bilecik, Hatay, Sakarya, and Manisa provinces.
Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumaklı said yesterday that over the past three days, emergency teams had responded to 263 wildfires nationwide.
Health Minister Kemal Memişoğlu said 46 people impacted by the fires were being treated in hospitals.
Image source, ReutersMechanisms to combat rural wildfires in Portugal are being reinforced in light of the high temperatures.
According to local media reports, more than 80 councils across 10 districts are at the highest danger level for such fires.
Councils across Vila Real, Braga, Bragança, Porto, Viseu, Guarda, Castelo Branco, Santarém, Portalegre and Faro fall under the high alert category, according to the Instituto Portugues do Mar e da Atmosfera (Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere).
Temperatures across the Iberian country will vary a lot depending on where you are, with forecast highs of 24C in Aveiro and 43C in Beja.
Image source, Getty ImagesTwo people have died in Italy as temperatures continue to soar amid an intense heatwave across Europe.
A 47-year-old died in Bologna after falling ill at a construction site, prompting Italian trade unions Cgil Bologna and Fillea-Cgil to call for the implementation of measures "to protect workers from the risks associated with exposure to heat" as "the climate emergency has clearly worsened the conditions of those who work outside every day".
In Bardonecchia, a tourist resort to the west of Turin, a 70-year-old drowned after being caught in flash flooding.
The man was reportedly swept away after stepping out of his car, according to local media.
We're starting to see the first pictures of the day coming through as temperatures ramp up in parts of the UK and across Europe.
Authorities in European cities are taking measures to cool down urban areas, while Wimbledon spectators attempt to shield themselves from the sun on day two of the tournament:
Image source, Getty ImagesA city employee sprays water on a bridge to cool the road surface during the heatwave in Amsterdam
Image source, ReutersWimbledon spectators take cover using newspapers and use portable fans to cool down amid the heatwave on day two of the tournament
Image source, ReutersA tourist holds an umbrella to protect himself from the sun as he walks at Trocadero square next to the Eiffel Tower
Image source, EPAPeople have been trying to cool off at water points set up by the City of Paris
Transport operator RATP is distributing bottled water to passengers in Paris today as temperatures are set to peak.
"People in the Île-de-France region are traveling and it's hot, so we think it's important," Isabelle Ruault, head of customer experience for the RER metro, tells French news broadcast network BFMTV.
Ruault says around 30,000 bottles of water will be distributed throughout the metro network.
Ninety water fountains will also be made available for passengers to refresh themselves.
Image source, Getty ImagesAs temperatures continue to soar in parts of the UK and across Europe, here are some reminders and pointers on how to stay cool and safe:
Image source, ReutersThe French capital is on red alert for high temperatures today, leading the top of the Eiffel Tower to close as the heatwave continues across Europe.
France's weather agency, Meteo France, has placed 16 regions on red heatwave alert today.
The areas affected include: Val-d'Oise, Yvelines, Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-et-Marne, Essonne, Aude, Yonne, Loiret, Loir-et-Cher, Cher, Indre-et-Loire, Indre and Vienne.
The country's education ministry announced that as many as 1,350 public schools will be closed, either partially or entirely, today because of the high temperatures.
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As we mentioned in the post below, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) extended its amber heat health alerts for England until tomorrow morning.
The alerts cover Yorkshire and the Humber, the East Midlands, the West Midlands, the East of England, London, the South East and the South West and will be in place until 09:00 on Wednesday.
A yellow heat health alert is also in place until the same time on Wednesday for the North West.
For context: Heat health alerts are issued between 1 June and 30 September, and cold health alerts are published between 1 November and 30 March.
As well as warning the public, the system sends guidance directly to NHS England, the government and healthcare professionals during periods of adverse weather.
Simon King
Lead weather presenter
Image source, PA MediaHot weather will continue across the south-east of England on Tuesday, with temperatures rising above 30C once again.
There is a chance the highest temperature of the year so far could be reached - with forecasts of up to 34C or possibly 35C.
The heat will also remain across some eastern and south-eastern parts of the Midlands but elsewhere it will be a cooler and cloudier day.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) extended amber heat health alerts for much of England into Wednesday morning. The extension will see services like the NHS and public transport continue to be affected.
By Wednesday, the heatwave will be over across the UK with temperatures in the south-east falling to the mid-20s - at levels more typical for the beginning of July.
There will also be some heavy showers across the far south-east of England, north-east England and eastern Scotland.
Elizabeth Rizzini
Lead weather presenter
Image source, EPAFrance, Germany and the Low Countries (Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg) today and tomorrow will experience temperatures between 12 and 16C above the seasonal average.
Today there are red warnings for heat in place in France - in Paris and the Val de Loire, where temperatures could reach 41C. This is the highest level of alert, and the French authorities are warning everyone is in danger, even those in good health.
There are also red warnings for heat today in Brussels, parts of western Germany and Croatia. The heat could help spark off violent thunderstorms in Switzerland and again there are red alerts in place there.
Much of southern Europe is covered by yellow and amber alerts for heat today and tomorrow. The heat is forecast to ease considerably in the north by Thursday.
Both Paris and Brussels are expecting a 10C drop in temperature between Wednesday and Thursday.
These heatwaves are made more likely, becoming more frequent, more intense and longer-lasting because of human induced climate change.