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England slows down for 'hottest day of the year' Hottest temperature since 2006 recorded in England
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Temperatures are rising across England as forecasters predict it is likely to be the hottest day of the year. England is basking in sunshine as temperatures reach the hottest they have been for nine years.
The Met Office said temperatures could reach 32 or 33C (90 or 91F), with an "isolated chance" somewhere could be as hot as 34 to 35C (93 to 95F). The Met Office said a temperature of 34.5C (94.1 F) had been recorded at Northolt in north west London - the hottest UK temperature since 2006.
A level 3 "heatwave action" heat-health alert has been declared for all parts of England, meaning there is a 90% probability of heatwave conditions. A level 3 "heatwave action" heat-health alert has been declared for all parts of England.
But in Scotland forecasters have warned of thunderstorms, torrential downpours and hail stones up to 1cm in size.
Public Health England advised avoiding the sun between 11:00 and 15:00 BST.Public Health England advised avoiding the sun between 11:00 and 15:00 BST.
Wimbledon spectators - who have been covering their heads with umbrellas, newspapers and towels - have been advised to wear hats.Wimbledon spectators - who have been covering their heads with umbrellas, newspapers and towels - have been advised to wear hats.
The centre court roof has been closed to protect the playing surface from the heat and is due to reopen at 11.30. The centre court roof has been closed to protect the playing surface from the heat.
The weather is very different in Scotland, where forecasters have warned of thunderstorms, torrential downpours and hail stones up to 1cm in size. Network Rail instructed train companies to slow down at vulnerable locations where tracks could buckle because of the heat.
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Health warnings have also been issued to young children, the elderly and those with serious illnesses who are encouraged to stay in the shade, wear loose clothing and drink plenty of water.Health warnings have also been issued to young children, the elderly and those with serious illnesses who are encouraged to stay in the shade, wear loose clothing and drink plenty of water.
Vicky Barber from the British Lung Foundation Helpline said: "During hot weather, the air we breathe has lower moisture levels than usual, which can have a drying effect on our airways. As a result, people with respiratory conditions such as COPD or severe asthma may find it harder to breathe, feel more tired, or find their lungs feeling heavy or tight."Vicky Barber from the British Lung Foundation Helpline said: "During hot weather, the air we breathe has lower moisture levels than usual, which can have a drying effect on our airways. As a result, people with respiratory conditions such as COPD or severe asthma may find it harder to breathe, feel more tired, or find their lungs feeling heavy or tight."
Dr Angie Bone, head of extreme events at Public Health England, said: "Employers should ensure indoor areas are kept cool and consider allowing these individuals to travel to or from their place of work during cooler, or less busy times of the day.Dr Angie Bone, head of extreme events at Public Health England, said: "Employers should ensure indoor areas are kept cool and consider allowing these individuals to travel to or from their place of work during cooler, or less busy times of the day.
"For those working or exercising outdoors, strenuous physical exertion during the hottest part of the day should be kept to a minimum.""For those working or exercising outdoors, strenuous physical exertion during the hottest part of the day should be kept to a minimum."
Some schools have cancelled their sports days, including Castledon School in Wickford, Essex, and Christchurch Primary School in Ilford, north-east London.Some schools have cancelled their sports days, including Castledon School in Wickford, Essex, and Christchurch Primary School in Ilford, north-east London.
People have been reminded to take care swimming in open water, after the death of a man believed to have drowned in a reservoir in Suffolk on Tuesday.
The heat has caused bin collections to be delayed across Bath and North Somerset because the circuit boards in the compactors of the bin lorries are overheating.
BBC Essex hired an ice cream van to give free ice cream to listeners, paid for by the station presenters and editor.
Breakfast presenter James Whale said: "It's going to be baking in Essex and our listeners are so brilliant we thought they deserved a treat."
One animal at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary has been making the most of the sunshine.One animal at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary has been making the most of the sunshine.
Pumpkin, a grey seal, has learned to jump on the sun canopy over his pool, which he uses as a hammock as he rolls around sunbathing.Pumpkin, a grey seal, has learned to jump on the sun canopy over his pool, which he uses as a hammock as he rolls around sunbathing.
He learned the trick in May but has been doing it every day recently because of the hot weather.He learned the trick in May but has been doing it every day recently because of the hot weather.
Hot weather can be fatal for many animals, and the RSPCA has reminded people never to leave a dog alone in a car on a warm day, even with the windows left open.Hot weather can be fatal for many animals, and the RSPCA has reminded people never to leave a dog alone in a car on a warm day, even with the windows left open.
The PDSA has advised that pets should always have access to shade, and hutches should not be left in direct sunlight.The PDSA has advised that pets should always have access to shade, and hutches should not be left in direct sunlight.
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