UK weather forecast LATEST: Heatwave continues tomorrow after hottest day of the year as Met Office expert makes warning

THE hottest day of the year has officially been recorded, and the heat is going nowhere as tomorrow could be even warmer – prompting the Met Office to issue a severe heat warning.

The Met Office has officially recorded Wednesday as the hottest day of the year so far.

But this could be knocked out of the park on Thursday as temperatures are looking to be exceedingly hot, ahead of Friday where Brits are forecast to scorch in 34C heat.

Certain areas in the UK could hit dizzyingly hot climates such as Portugal, Jamaica and Cost Rica, experts have warned.

Thursday will be another day of scorching weather, with highs of 28C in London, 23C in Manchester and 19C in Scotland with rain showers.

But in response to the baking weather, the Met Office has issued a level 2 heat-health warning. 

Air pollution levels have increased to moderate, particularly in the south east, as a result of the heat.

Pollen levels are remaining very high for the majority in the UK, according to the Met Office.

Those who suffer with asthma will need to be cautious over the coming days.

Speaking about the heatwave, Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Dan Rudman said: “Temperatures will continue to rise as we go through the week, becoming well above-average by Friday when many parts of the southern half of the UK are likely to exceed 30C and may even reach 34C in some places.”

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