Extreme heat set to SCORCH Oxford on hottest day of the year so far
Scorching heat is expected in Oxford and its surroundings areas with the new hottest day of the year predicted next week.
Earlier this month, weather forecasters reported extreme temperatures above 30°C, but that could be broken this coming Monday, June 30 with one outlet predicting highs of 33°C.
The BBC is predicting a peak of 32°C in Oxford with the sun shining through the day. London is meanwhile likely to be 33°C.
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This would make Oxford as hot as Barcelona in Spain and only 1°C cooler than Athens.
Another weather forecaster accuweather believes that Oxford will be the same temperature as the Greek capital at 33°C, above the county's previous 2025 high of 31°C on Saturday, June 21.
The Met Office said that the chances of 40C temperatures has increased (Image: The Met Office) To cope with the extreme heat, the NHS advises people should stay out of the sun if they can, especially between 11am and 3pm, and wear sunscreen, a hat and light clothes, as well as avoiding exercise.
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In addition, the public are encouraged to stay cool through cold showers and to have chilled food and drinks.
This latest high comes as a recent Met Office study revealed that the chances of 40°C plus temperatures are growing, first recorded in the UK in Lincolnshire in July 2022.
Dr Gillian Kay, senior scientist at the Met Office, and lead author said: "The chance of exceeding 40°C has been rapidly increasing, and it is now over 20 times more likely than it was in the 1960s.'
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