The warmest day in June came in 1976 when temperatures reached 35.6°C 🌡️ The UK’s sunniest June saw an average of 265.1hrs of sunshine in 1957 ☀️ Scroll through for more June #climate stats ➡️

While it may not have felt like it for many, with sunshine in short supply, provisional figures show May and spring were the warmest on record for the UK. Get the full details, including how warm nights influenced the figures 👇

Heat is the leading cause of weather-related fatalities each year. A heat wave is a period of abnormally hot and sometimes humid weather, generally lasting more than a couple of days. Heat waves have the potential to cover a large area, exposing a high number of people to a… pic.twitter.com/xhnRCoxtfT

The hottest temperatures so far this year are nearly here. Starting Wednesday, highs will reach near 110° before peaking between 110-114° on Thursday and Friday. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for Wednesday-Friday. #azwx #cawx pic.twitter.com/EsjkHXe8Xu