UK heatwave temperatures soar above 32C as Scotland sees hottest day of year so far

Summary

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

Live Reporting

Edited by Matt Spivey, with reporting from BBC Weather presenters Matt Taylor and Elizabeth Rizzini

First hosepipe ban of the year starts in parts of UKpublished at 09:35 British Summer Time 11 July

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Reservoir levels across Yorkshire are at a record low, according to Yorkshire Water
A hosepipe ban affecting more than five million people has come into effect today across much of Yorkshire, parts of North Lincolnshire and parts of Derbyshire.
It prohibits the use of a hosepipe for activities such as watering the garden, washing the car or filling a paddling pool. Anyone flouting the restriction could be fined up to £1,000.
Yorkshire Water says the region has experienced its driest and warmest spring on record, with only 15 cm of rainfall between February and June - less than half of what would be expected in an average year.
The water company says it has been left with reservoir water levels at about 50%, compared with expectations they would be about 80% full.
Yorkshire is the first UK county to face restrictions on water usage amid an extended spell of dry weather nationwide.
Will it stay hot all summer?published at 09:21 British Summer Time 11 July
Sarah Keith-Lucas
Lead Weather Presenter

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While the current heatwave is expected to persist into the start of next week, there are signs of slightly cooler and more unsettled conditions on Monday and Tuesday.
However, warmer and drier weather is likely to return later in the week as high pressure builds back in.
Temperatures are forecast to remain above average for much of the rest of the month, especially in south-east England.
By the end of July, and into at least the start of August, there are indications of a cooling trend, although this may be short-lived.
Longer range weather forecasts looking at the next three months suggest temperatures should be at least average through the rest of summer and into early autumn, and well above average in southern England.
There is a less clear signal for rainfall, but it is most likely to be drier than normal in the south-east and wetter in the far north. September is most likely to see a return to wetter conditions.
Climate projections from the Met Office indicate that "hot spells will become more frequent in our future climate, particularly over the south-east of the UK. Temperatures are projected to rise in all seasons, but the heat would be most intense in summer.
What are the different weather health alerts?published at 09:16 British Summer Time 11 July

There are currently yellow heat alerts issued across England, which will remain in place until 10:00 BST on Tuesday 15 July.
The alert system is provided by the UK Health Security Agency and the Met Office. Here's what each of the weather health alerts mean:
It's hotting up again in the UKpublished at 09:05 British Summer Time 11 July
Jenna Moon
Live editor

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It’s hot - again - and forecasts show this heatwave won’t budge until early next week.
We're trying to keep cool here in the BBC's newsroom in central London and we'll be sharing advice throughout the day on how to beat the heat.
Today and tomorrow, expect highs of up to 34C in parts of the country, including south-east Wales, central southern and south-east England.
Temperatures in the coming days are going to be 7-10 degrees higher than is usual for mid-July.
This is the third heatwave so far this year, and it brings with it a yellow heat health alert issued by the UK Health Security Agency. That alert will remain in place until 10:00 BST on Tuesday.
In Scotland, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has issued an "extreme wildfire warning" that will stay in place until Monday.
Get those hand fans ready and let's keep cool together.