These are the 10 hottest cities in the UK today - with temperatures 31C or more

Forecasters are predicting record-breaking temperatures in the UK today (7 August), with the Met Office expecting it be the hottest day of the year

By Claire Schofield

Published 7th Aug 2020, 12:23 GMT

Updated 7th Aug 2020, 12:24 GMT

An amber heat health warning was issued on Thursday (6 August), urging people to drink plenty of fluids and avoid excessive quantities of alcohol so as to stay safe in temperatures which could rise as high as 38C in some areas. Parts of east and south-east England are expected to have the warmest weather, with these 10 cities all forecast to reach temperatures above 31C today.