Temperatures soar to 32C during the UK's third heatwave, as Scotland records its hottest day of 2025
The Met Office says that Northern Ireland and Wales have also recorded their hottest day of the year so far
Amber and yellow heat health alerts remain in place across England, though not all parts of the UK are feeling the heat
When will the heatwave end? Our weather presenter Matt Taylor takes a look
Meanwhile, more than seven million people face hosepipe bans across Yorkshire, Kent and Sussex - here's a list of the warnings in place
From yoghurt on windows to socks in the fridge, experts share their tips on beating the heat
Darren Bett
Lead weather presenter
These are the highest temperatures recorded for each UK nation so far this year.
Today they're not going to reach the 35.8C (96.4F) recorded on 1 July at Faversham, Kent, but Wales and Scotland are forecast to exceed their highs, which were both recorded in June.
As we fan ourselves towards lunch, let's take a look at the scene around the UK right now - sent in by the BBC's weather watchers.
It's also a good time to remind you we're keen to hear about your experiences and see your pictures during the heatwave - you'll find all the details on how to get in touch in this post.
Image source, MrsD/BBC Weather WatchersAmber alerts in parts of England mean it is important to grab the chance to find some shade
Image source, Susan/BBC Weather WatchersWhat we wouldn't give for a cool dip in Plymouth right now...
Image source, Rainbow Watcher/BBC Weather WatchersOne furry friend in Bournemouth was clearly thinking the same
Image source, Captain Upwood/BBC Weather WatchersThis residence in Cambridgeshire is hotting up in more ways than one - as the sunny scenes help chilli peppers thrive
Image source, ReutersIt's a big night for Oasis as their Live '25 tour arrives in the band's home city of Manchester.
If you're heading to Heaton Park tonight, be ready for the heat - highs of 30C (86F) are expected. Here are some guidelines from the organiser:
The band themselves have even offered some extra advice., external
Our colleagues in Manchester are covering the build up all day, if you want to escape the heat and enjoy some culture.
During hot weather, it’s easy to overheat, which can sometimes lead to heat exhaustion or heatstroke.
Heat exhaustion isn’t usually serious as long as you can cool down. But heatstroke is a medical emergency and needs immediate treatment.
Older adults, young children and people with long-term health conditions are especially at risk.
Here are the symptoms to watch out for:
The BBC Weather team explains how heatwaves take hold.
Summer weather - how do heatwaves happen?
Image source, Getty ImagesWater company Thames Water has warned it could announce a hosepipe ban unless the current water shortage "changes significantly".
There are no restrictions on water use at the moment, but the company says there’s growing concern and a risk of drought because of the warm, dry weather and increased demand.
"We’re keeping a close watch on the situation and will keep you updated over the summer," the company says.
More than six million people in several areas of England have been told not to use their hosepipes after water firms warned of limited supplies due to prolonged dry and warm conditions.
South East Water told customers in Sussex and Kent not to use their hosepipes until further notice after it said there were record levels of demand for drinking water. The ban will be enforced from 18 July, the company says.
This comes after a hosepipe ban came into effect on Friday in much of Yorkshire, parts of North Lincolnshire and Derbyshire, affecting more than five million people. The head of Yorkshire Water told BBC 5 Live the ban is expected to last until winter as "that is when reservoirs will have recharged".
The restrictions mean watering plants, gardens and filling up swimming pools is a no-go - anyone flouting the restrictions could be fined up to £1,000.
Ben Rich
Lead weather presenter
The sun is shining over nearly all parts of the UK right now as you can see from an almost cloud-free satellite image.
And temperatures are responding with Northolt in north-west London reaching 29.2C by 11:00 BST - more than 3C higher than this time yesterday.
South Newington in Oxfordshire was at 28.6C and Charlwood in Surrey was at 28.2C.
Trawscoed in Ceredigion is Wales’s warmest place so far with the mercury hitting 27.3C at 11:00 BST.
Scotland and Northern Ireland are a little cooler with temperatures so far reaching 25C at Lossiemouth in Moray and 23.2C at Castlederg in County Tyrone.
Many parts of the UK are experiencing a heatwave.
While a lot of people would describe an ordinary period of very warm or hot weather as a heatwave, the Met Office - the UK's official weather service - has a formal set of criteria.
It needs locations to reach a particular threshold temperature for at least three consecutive days and that varies from 25C (77F) across the north and west of the UK, to 28C (82.4F) in parts of eastern England.
Neela Patel says she wants the leak near her to be fixed as soon as possible
Yorkshire Water customers tell the BBC they are frustrated at the number of leaks that appear to go unchecked, after the water firm imposed the UK's first regional hosepipe ban of 2025.
As we've been reporting, a hosepipe ban came into force earlier on Friday affecting people across much of Yorkshire, parts of North Lincolnshire and parts of Derbyshire
Business owner, Neela Patel, says water has been pouring along Greasbrough Road, Rotherham, for two weeks.
"It's literally going out of that hole and straight into a drain," she says. "We just want it resolved, they've put a hosepipe ban on and it's just flowing out of there."
Fellow shop owner John Smallwood, says everyone in the area had reported it, calling it "ridiculous" to impose restrictions on customers while water was being wasted in this way.
A spokesperson for Yorkshire Water says it has reduced leakage by 15% over the last five years and "will be spending £38m over the next five years to continue bringing the number of leaks down".
Image source, Cawdor Forestry Ltd/Cawdor EstateLand on Cawdor Estate, near Nairn, was affected by wildfires in late June
Wildfire warnings are in place in Northern Ireland and Scotland as the UK faces its third heatwave.
In Northern Ireland, a yellow alert from the Natural Hazards Partnership is in place from Saturday until Monday, indicating a likelihood of manageable wildfires.
A combination of dry vegetation paired with sunny, warm weather creates ideal conditions for wildfires to take hold. In April, the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue service dealt with almost 150 wildfires, mainly in County Down.
Meanwhile, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has issued an extreme wildfire warning for the weekend, with a heightened risk of fires between Friday and Monday.
The warning "covers central and eastern areas on Friday 11 July" and extends to "all areas, except low-lying areas with green grass, from Saturday 12 July until Monday 14 July".
The warning comes as recently published images reveal the extent of some of the damage caused to moorland and forestry managed by Cawdor Estate, near Nairn, by fires in late June.
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Sarah Keith-Lucas
Lead Weather Presenter
Image source, Getty Images2025 is already shaping up to be an extraordinary year for weather records in parts of the UK.
Why is it so hot?
Global temperatures have risen by over 1.3C since the industrial revolution as humans continue to release carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere at an unprecedented rate.
This might not sound like much - would we even notice the difference of just over 1C in temperature on any given day?
However, climate scientist Prof Ed Hawkins from the University of Reading warns that "1C of global warming does not mean that heatwaves 'just' get hotter by 1C. Over large parts of the UK, global warming means that heatwaves are three to four degrees Celsius warmer".
It takes an enormous amount of heat energy to raise the Earth's average temperature by this much. Oceans absorb more than 90% of the excess heat energy trapped in the climate system by greenhouse gases.
The ocean's ability to store and slowly release heat plays a crucial role in stabilising the Earth's climate.
However, their ability to regulate the world's climate may be changing as marine heatwaves are increasing in many of the world's oceans.
Ben Rich
Lead weather presenter
Image source, UKHSAWe can bring you more details after the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) upgraded its heat health alerts from yellow to amber across central and southern parts of England.
As we reported, the alert covers London, the South East, South West, East of England, West Midlands and East Midlands. The alert will run from today until the morning of Monday 14 July.
These alerts are mostly designed to warn of potential impacts of heat upon vulnerable people and the health and social care services that support them.
In addition to the amber alerts, yellow heat health alerts remain in force across northern England.
Water firm South East Water has announced a hosepipe ban in Kent and Sussex.
In a statement, the company cites record levels of demand for drinking water across the two counties since May.
"With the ongoing warm and dry weather, we’re all using far more water than usual," the statement says.
"This situation has left us with no choice but to restrict the use of hosepipes and sprinklers, so we can help our reservoirs and underground water storage recover."
South East Water says it is also monitoring the situation in parts of Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire, where it operates.
In the last few moments, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has upgraded its heat alerts from yellow to amber for large parts of England.
The latest amber alerts cover London, the Midlands, the South East, South West and East of England.
"Significant impacts are likely across health and social care services due to the high temperatures," the UKHSA adds.
An amber alert means the weather conditions could affect the whole population and the NHS, with travel disruption likely.
Simon King
BBC weather presenter and meteorologist
Image source, PA MediaTemperatures are rising quickly across the UK with today expected to be hotter than Thursday for many of us.
Widely, temperatures will get up to 27-32C across England and Wales with even Scotland and Northern Ireland warmer and sunnier than yesterday with 24-28C
An area encompassing south-east Wales, central southern England towards west London will likely see the hottest weather with temperatures up to 33C, perhaps 34C forecast.
It could even be Wales’s hottest day of the year so far if the temperature exceeds 30.8C as forecast.
The heat will continue into Saturday where the temperature may reach 31C in parts of central and north-east Scotland, making it the hottest day of the year so far for Scotland.
Image source, Getty ImagesSpectators at Wimbledon attempted to cool down on day 11 of the tournament
Image source, Getty ImagesOthers tried to shield themselves from the sunshine
Image source, Getty ImagesOne woman in Leeds made the most of the hot weather
Image source, PA MediaAnother sought relief from the rising temperatures in the shade
Image source, Getty ImagesIf you have pets, remember the hot weather affects them too.
Never leave a pet in your car, caravan or outbuilding on a warm day, even if only for a short time, the RSPCA warns. This is because temperatures can increase further in those environments, which can be fatal for animals.
The RSPCA also recommends:
Getting a good night's sleep when temperatures are high is difficult but not impossible.
There are ways to make it easier. Here are some tips based on expert advice: