June temperature records set in 1976 and 1957 were broken
ByHenry Moore
The UK experienced its hottest June day on record on Thursday as temperatures hit 36.4C in Somerset.
It marked the second time this week the record was broken after temperatures reached 36.1C in Hampshire on Wednesday.
As extreme temperatures continue to grip the country, hundreds of schools have been forced to close early, while transport has faced significant disruption, with train passengers advised to avoid all non-essential travel.
With a rare red weather warning in place until Friday for the south of England, people across the UK are trying to cope with the heat in different ways.
Swimming spots across the country were packed with people hoping to beat the heat
The Met Office is predicting more scorching temperatures on Friday
Many businesses have allowed employees to work from home this week due to the high temperatures
Last night, the UK endured its warmest June night on record, as provisional temperatures in Cardiff did not fall below 23.5C
King Charles got a helping hand to stay cool when he attended a London Climate Week reception
Children and elderly people are often considered the most at risk from heat-related illnesses so it’s important for them to keep cool
Pupils at a school in Essex were given ice lollies during a maths lesson
In Nottingham, a boating late was a popular choice for people trying to stay cool
Some B&Q stored gave away 1,000 ice cream to help support trade workers on the hottest day of the year so far
June marks the second consecutive month in the UK to see temperature records broken
A "heat-dome" settling over western Europe could bring temperatures of nearly 40C in parts of the UK
Seventeen-year-old ice cream man Emery, from Gloucester said customers were coming out on "almost every street" because of the heat
High temperatures were recorded in large parts of England on Wednesday - including where this picture was taken in York
While many people have chosen to enjoy the hot weather, health agencies have warned against spending too much time out in the sun
Red weather warnings have been extended until 21:00 on Friday - this is the first time we have ever seen the warnings in place for three successive days
Commuters were advised to avoid all but essential travel
Schools and nurseries across the UK were closed as a result of the heatwave
Beaches were a popular choice for people hoping to cool off from the heat
While many people have been enjoying the warm weather, the Met Office has warned it could result in "population-wide adverse health effects", leading to serious illness or even danger to life.
Doctors are reporting increased pressure and difficult conditions in hospitals, according the Royal College of Physicians.
The college added there are numerous reports of older patients being brought in after collapsing because of dehydration and said its members have linked the extreme heat to causing machines and equipment to malfunction.
Health agencies have urged people to drink lots of water as temperatures continue to rise
Three women shelter from the sun as the take a punt ride in Cambridge
Commuters faced long delays on Wednesday evening as public transport struggled to deal with the heat.
Train operators including South Western Railway, Thameslink, Northern and Avanti West Coast have asked people to make essential journeys only and have put reduced timetables in place.
Transport for London warned passengers that "very high temperatures" might cause disruption to some Tube and rail services.
Transport for London has urged people carry water during the extreme heat
