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| UK weather: Hottest day of the year as temperatures soar | UK weather: Hottest day of the year as temperatures soar |
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| The UK is having its hottest day of the year, with temperatures soaring across southern England. | The UK is having its hottest day of the year, with temperatures soaring across southern England. |
| A temperature of 30.8C (87.4F) was recorded in Charlwood in Surrey around midday and was expected to keep rising, the Met Office said. | A temperature of 30.8C (87.4F) was recorded in Charlwood in Surrey around midday and was expected to keep rising, the Met Office said. |
| Friday was previously the warmest day of 2019, with temperatures reaching 30C (86F) at Achnagart in the Highlands. | Friday was previously the warmest day of 2019, with temperatures reaching 30C (86F) at Achnagart in the Highlands. |
| A heatwave across Europe saw France record its all-time highest temperature of 45.9C (114.6F) on Friday. | A heatwave across Europe saw France record its all-time highest temperature of 45.9C (114.6F) on Friday. |
| BBC Weather said London could reach 34C (93F) on Saturday. | BBC Weather said London could reach 34C (93F) on Saturday. |
| Central and eastern parts of the UK "will be hot and humid", BBC forecaster Gemma Plumb said, adding that highs up to 34C (93F) were likely in south-east England. | Central and eastern parts of the UK "will be hot and humid", BBC forecaster Gemma Plumb said, adding that highs up to 34C (93F) were likely in south-east England. |
| "There will also be a lot of sunshine through today and so the UV levels will be very high." | "There will also be a lot of sunshine through today and so the UV levels will be very high." |
| At the Glastonbury Festival in Somerset, the temperature hit 27C (81F), with organisers giving away free sun cream and water to help combat the heat. | At the Glastonbury Festival in Somerset, the temperature hit 27C (81F), with organisers giving away free sun cream and water to help combat the heat. |
| But, Ms Plumb said: "It does look as though some heavy showers and thunderstorms will move into northern parts of the UK as the day progresses and into this evening." | |
| On Sunday, it is expected to "feel fresher" across the UK, with winds from the west. | On Sunday, it is expected to "feel fresher" across the UK, with winds from the west. |
| Animal charity the RSPCA has issued advice for pet owners to help keep their animals cool which includes making sure they have access to shade and water. | Animal charity the RSPCA has issued advice for pet owners to help keep their animals cool which includes making sure they have access to shade and water. |
| Send us your pictures, video and experiences of the hot weather by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. | Send us your pictures, video and experiences of the hot weather by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. |
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