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A new record temperature for July has been set in Dublin as the country faces another sweltering day. The latest data from Met Éireann shows that a temperature ...

In dramatic images posted online, a wall of black smoke could be seen rolling towards the Atlantic on a stretch of Bordeaux’s coast that is prized by surfers from around the world. With a high UV index, people should wear appropriate SPF and remember to reapply throughout the day and after swimming. "I'm not telling people to be scared. "There is certainly a chance that we could see the all-time records of 33.3C broken. Elsewhere, smoke blanketed the skyline above a mass of singed trees in images shared by French firefighters. The highest temperature ever recorded for Ireland was 33.3C at Kilkenny Castle in June 1887. Scientists at the Met Office have said the 40C prediction is a result of climate change, warning that the 40C figure “could be as much as 10 times more likely in the current climate than under a natural climate unaffected by human influence”. The Irish Coastguard is warning people not to swim in an area they are not familiar with. People should try to keep in the shade when outdoors and ensure that they are well hydrated. "It is not just the temperature, it is definitely the duration and the fact that you don't get any respite overnight," said Prof Tipton. The areas most at risk of drought are mainly in the Midlands and southeast of the country including: Family and friends are encouraged to check in on vulnerable people to ensure that they are staying safe and hydrated.

Met Éireann had forecast that temperatures would rise throughout the day and that today would likely to be the hottest day of the summer. Outside of Dublin, ...

There’s fresher weather on the way.” Not everybody likes the warm weather, especially if you’re sick or have any needs, it’s really very unpleasant. Asked today if this type of weather is “extreme”, Cusack said: “For Ireland, it is. And then for Wednesday right through to next weekend it does look fresher. Tomorrow will continue very warm with highest temperatures of 24 to 26 degrees. Met Éireann has said this remains Ireland’s record temperature but doubt has been cast on it in recent years.

Met Éireann has confirmed that new temperature records were set at a number of locations across the country today, as the country sizzled from east to west.

This is particularly important in cross-sectoral decision making as we adapt to our changing climate. As temperature records are broken in Ireland, continental Europe is experiencing its second heatwave of the summer, which has caused widespread impacts including wildfires, droughts and heat-related mortality. To verify a new temperature record, a number of steps will now be undertaken. It helps ensure we are all singing from the same climate hymn sheet. Met Éireann has established a new ‘Climate Services Division’ to meet the changing needs of the public and to “ensure the provision of the best possible climate information to users, policymakers and the general public”. The Forecaster said increases in the frequency and intensity of extremely hot weather are “directly linked” to climate change, “which will continue to affect Ireland”.

Ireland has recorded its second highest temperature in history, according to Met Eireann. A temperature of 33C was recorded at the Phoenix Park in Dublin on ...

Home I don’t want to blister,” he added. It’s like the middle of Ibiza. It’s good craic though.” Home But there’s a nice little breeze coming up the hollow now.” It’s always very hot in the evenings here.

Mullingar is one of the locations that have recorded new temperature records today, according to Met Éireann.

As Ireland’s climate changes, the needs of Met Éireann’s users change too. Met Éireann’s new Climate Services Division comes as a response to the recent government decision to establish a National Framework for Climate Services for Ireland. Met Éireann, in collaboration with its many partners, will lead the development of this framework. This division will enhance Met Éireann’s provision of climate services and ensure the provision of the best possible climate information to users, policymakers and the general public. Among the many climate services under development, Met Éireann are working with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, the SEAI and others to produce tailored climate information to investigate potential overheating in Irish buildings of the future. In commentary on the webpage for their new Climate Services Division, Met Éireann have recorded a number of new temperature records this month. To verify a new temperature record, a number of steps will now be undertaken: a committee of experts has to examine the observation, the equipment, calibration and observation practices, how the temperature corresponds to surrounding stations and its own observational record.

Met Office says UK provisionally had its warmest night on record as UK braces for hottest day ever.

Merseyrail said the number of trains running and journey times will be “seriously affected”, with some routes closed completely. Travel routes will be affected by the heat and National Rail told customers only to travel if absolutely necessary. The likelihood of exceeding 40°C anywhere in the UK in a given year has also been rapidly increasing, and, even with current pledges on emissions reductions, such extremes could be taking place every 15 years in the climate of 2100. Boris Johnson was accused on Monday of having “checked out”, missing an emergency Cobra meeting about the searing heat. “Record highs, travel chaos, schools close ... and it’s going to get hotter”, says the Telegraph, whilethe Sun warns “Britain is melting”. Weather forecast models are run numerous times to help us quantify the likelihood of a particular event occurring and estimate the uncertainty which is always present in weather forecasting to some degree. Some models are now producing a 70% chance of maximum temperatures in excess of 40°C in isolated parts of the UK for the start of next week. Scotland and Wales could also have their hottest days on record. What we can’t have is trains running over those and a terrible derailing. This is akin to a marathon runner shaving 20 minutes off of the current record. We’ve seen a considerable amount of travel disruption. Therefore, we are asking people to act responsibly when enjoying the outdoors and please think twice before using anything involving a naked flame.

Hundreds of trains have been cancelled and dozens of schools are closing early as the UK continues to sizzle in an unprecedented heatwave.

RAF Brize Norton also halted flights yesterday after the runway melted. “This will make it the hottest day on record and the first time we have seen temperatures as high as 40°C.” The 14-year-old was seen entering the water at Tagg’s Island in Hampton and, after a search took place, the Met Police said he was presumed dead, with officers calling the incident a “tragedy” as they urged people not to swim in open water. It is provisionally the highest seen in the country, shattering the previous Welsh record of 35.2°C recorded at the same location in August 1990. Last night was the warmest on record in the UK, the Met Office confirmed this morning, with temperatures not dipping below 25°C in some areas and a high of 26°C, beating the previous record of 23.9C. The UK is braced for its hottest ever day with the Met Office predicting that temperatures in parts of the country could hit 42°C today.

A hot day for much of the UK with Wales seeing its temperature record, provisionally, smashed. Jersey also having its hottest day on record.

A combination of high temperatures, the likelihood or confidence in the forecast and the impacts of the heat. The winds will fall light, the hot air continues to be pumped up through western Europe by that low pressure of the west coast of Iberia. And the Extreme Heat warnings through Britain continue into a third day. Temperatures have passed 37C in England today with a few spots over 38C. We see the temperature value on the hour but often it is higher within the hour between observations and we have to wait an hour or so for that to be announced. Why? There is even hotter air still pumping up from the southwest and because the heat of Monday. This will be followed by an exceptional night as the heat remains. Today the temperatures have continued to rise right through the afternoon, even after 4pm. Places that have been inspected and created to record the air temperature in the shade, at a certain height above the ground with a free air flow around the site. It will be a “Tropical Night” for many where the temperature does not dip below 20C. So other records could fall for the ‘Highest daily minimum’ All this adds to the heat stress on people and pets. “The temperature at the Maison St. Louis Observatory and Jersey Airport have now surpassed the all-time record of 36.0°C and will continue to rise until late afternoon. This is only 0.3°C below the all-time 135 year old record set at Kilkenny Castle in 1887. It's provisionally the hottest day on record in Wales according to the UK Met Office. Hawarden in Flintshire, North Wales has now provisionally reached 37.1°C (nearly 99 Fahrenheit) piping earlier Gogerddan, near Aberystwyth on the west coast of mid-Wales which reached 35.3°C today. Cambridge and Lakenheath have recorded 38C on Monday afternoon, with at least 38.1C at Cambridge, which is 100 Fahrenheit. It is not over yet.

Temperatures are forecast to soar as high as 40 Celsius — 104 Fahrenheit.

Today, the likelihood is once every 100 to 300 years — and growing. Alexander Farnsworth, a paleoclimatologist at the University of Bristol, was willing to travel back further in time. Then there was the Little Ice Age, from 1300 to 1850, when the Northern Hemisphere grew colder again. Myles Allen, a professor of geoscience at Oxford University, suggested caution. Almost all the highest recorded temperatures have occurred in recent years. This nation was not built to withstand such heat.

Monday's temperature peaked at 38.1ºC in Santon Downham, Suffolk, making it the hottest day of the year and the third hottest day ever recorded.

Fine with a few showers on Thursday and Friday. Risk thundery rain far south.” “In a recent study we found that the likelihood of extremely hot days in the UK has been increasing and will continue to do so during the course of the century, with the most extreme temperatures expected to be observed in the southeast of England. Government advice is that 999 services should be used in emergencies only; seek advice from 111 if you need non-emergency health advice “Climate change has already influenced the likelihood of temperature extremes in the UK. The chances of seeing 40°C days in the UK could be as much as 10 times more likely in the current climate than under a natural climate unaffected by human influence. “Here in the UK we’re used to treating a hot spell as a chance to go and play in the sun. “This will make it the hottest day on record and the first time we have seen temperatures as high as 40ºC.”

A heat wave is stifling the UK, which had its hottest night on record Monday, and engulfing parts of southern Europe. Follow here for lives news updates.

Because of"the amount of energy they can absorb from your body that night, they will be warm in just a matter of minutes," he said. It is also recommended that people remain indoors in cool places and keep doors and windows closed. But don't go overboard on the sugar if you're overheated or at risk of being overheated, Porter said. But that's a whole new thing country needs to get used to,” he said. Or, cook outdoorson a grill to keep the heat outside. To make the switch, watch for sales on energy-efficient bulbs, then slowly replace the bulbs in your house, Porter said. Keep the heat centralized in one area, such as a slow cooker. Firefighters have been battling a forest fire in Teste-de-Buch for seven days now. Heat rises, so if you have a lower or basement level in your home, set up a temporary sleeping area there to experience cooler temperatures at night. Cotton is one of the most breathable materials, so cotton sheets or blankets could help keep you cool through the night. If your body is suffering from the heat and needs to cool itself, it can't do that without enough moisture, since thebody cools itself by sweating. These pulse points are areas where blood vessels are close to the skin, so you'll cool down more quickly.

Hours after breaking a record, Britain recorded a temperature of 40.2 degrees Celsius (104.4 Fahrenheit). If confirmed, it would be the highest temperature ...

Efi Rousi, a senior scientist at Potsdam Institute for Climate Research in Germany and the lead author of the study, said the current heat wave appeared to be linked to such a “double jet,” which she said has been in place over Europe for the past two weeks. Schools, most of which are in their final week of classes before a summer break, were doing their best to keep children cool, especially in older buildings ill-equipped for the high temperatures. The chains are anchored to the river bed and are regulated to be kept below 13 degrees Celsius (about 55 degrees Fahrenheit) in the summer. “We might as well go to the beach — it beats sitting in a hot house.” It’s known as a “cutoff low” in the parlance of atmospheric scientists, because it was cut off from a river of westerly winds, the mid-latitude jet stream, that circles the planet at high altitudes. The researchers found that many European heat waves occurred when the jet stream had temporarily split in two, leaving an area of weak winds and high pressure air between the two branches that is conducive to the buildup of extreme heat. Most of them were taken in specially-designed crates and trucks to a nearby zoo in the suburbs of Bordeaux. Flights into and out of one of Britain’s busiest international airports were halted for much of the day on Monday after a “surface defect” caused by high temperatures was identified on the runway. The current scorching temperatures that reached into England and Wales on Monday were caused in part by a region of upper level low-pressure air that has been stalled off the coast of Portugal for days. In Britain, the second day of extraordinary heat means a second day of disruptions for a country that is not equipped for it. France’s Atlantic Coast got some respite as a mass of cool ocean air pushed the heat wave further to the northeast, according to the national weather forecaster. For good or ill, the climatic conditions of certain years tend to enter popular British mythology in a way that can keep them alive in the public memory.

Meanwhile, firefighters are battling heatwave-related blazes across southern Europe. In Spain, a wildfire raced across a field and engulfed an excavator near ...

Switzerland also suffered the effects of the heatwave. More than 14,000 people have been evacuated from the area. Up to 1700 members of the emergency services are tackling wildfires along France's Atlantic coast But orange flames surrounded the vehicle. Authorities in France are warning of what they describe as an 'apocalypse of heat' today. Locals said the driver of the excavator had been trying to dig a trench between the fire and buildings.

Much of England remains under the Met Office's first ever red warning as the heatwave continues.

And the longer it takes to reach net zero, the more extreme the weather will be in the future. Explainer: Heat exhaustion and heatstroke - what are the signs and symptoms and what's the difference? Our infrastructure and buildings are just not built for the heat we are experiencing now, let alone in the future. Not just in repairs, but also in the adaptation that will become more and more pressing. Merseyrail said the number of trains running and journey times will be "seriously affected" and some routes closed completely. On Tuesday, police said a section of a dual carriageway in Cambridgeshire was left looking like a "skatepark" after it warped in the heat.

Today is the hottest day on record for the UK. A provisional temperature of 39.1°C was recorded at Charlwood at 10.40am this morning which, if confirmed, ...

The likelihood of exceeding 40°C anywhere in the UK in a given year has also been rapidly increasing “By making just small changes indoors or in the garden you can have a big impact on our water consumption. The likelihood of exceeding 40°C anywhere in the UK in a given year has also been rapidly increasing, and, even with current pledges on emissions reductions, such extremes could be taking place every 15 years in the climate of 2100.” - Look out for those who may struggle to keep themselves cool and hydrated. At this level, illness may occur among the fit and healthy, and not just in high-risk groups. Peter Jenkins, Director of Campaigns, Water UK said: “Water companies are seeing substantial demand during this extremely hot weather. The thunderstorm risks move to the east of England later this afternoon with the potential some isolated heavy showers, gusty winds and lightning. Our advice is that everyone should check their vehicles, such as tyres, coolant and oil levels, before heading out.” Keep track of current weather warnings on the weather warning page. Extreme heat events do occur within natural climate variation due to changes in global weather patterns. This level of heat can have adverse health effects.” New temperature records could also be set for Wales and Scotland.