Portsmouth Weather: Latest updates as heatwave grips city and Hampshire as temperatures over 40C recorded in UK for the first time, according to Met Office
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The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for today and tomorrow, with the heatwave affecting people across the country.
This could cause adverse health effects for those vulnerable to rising temperatures, according to the forecaster.
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A Met Office statement said: ‘Population-wide adverse health effects are likely to be experienced, not limited to those most vulnerable to extreme heat, leading to potential serious illness or danger to life.
‘Government advice is that 999 services should be used in emergencies only; seek advice from 111 if you need non-emergency health advice.’
Red weather warnings are in place in certain parts of the UK.
The heatwave has already caused disruption for many.
Some schools across Portsmouth and Hampshire closed yesterday as a result of the weather, with others changing uniform policy.
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Hide AdThe Met Office said disruptions on the roads and other transport links are also likely.
They have also reported that last night was the warmest on record in the UK.
According to provisional figures, the highest ever temperature in country has been recorded, soaring above 40C for the first time.
It is 40.2C, at London Heathrow airport.
In Portsmouth, temperatures are expected to peak at 29C by 3pm.
We will bring you all the latest updates relating to the heatwave.
Live blog updates will be below this article.
Latest weather updates from across Portsmouth and Hampshire as heatwave grips the UK
Key Events
- The Met Office have issued an amber weather warning for Portsmouth.
- Some schools across the county have preemptively closed today - others have changed uniform policy.
- The Met Office warned the heatwave may cause disruption to traffic and public transport.
Portsmouth bin collection change
Portsmouth City Council have issued an update regarding bin collections tomorrow.
Hottest night on record
Provisional figures from the Met Office show last night was the warmest on record in the UK.
In some areas, temperatures did not fall below 25C.
Portsmouth weather forecast update
The Met Office reports there are very high levels of UV in Portsmouth.
The current temperature in the city is 25.8C, according to Gosport Weather Station.
Southern Rail Update
Southern Rail will be running a reduced timetable due to the heatwave.
They are warning passengers not to travel unless absolutely necessary.
Disruption on public transport
One passenger on a First bus filed a complaint against the company. There was reportedly no air conditioning amid ‘stifling’ temperatures.
First have apologised.
Dolphins
Yesterday, paddleboarders in Portsmouth made some new friends as they captured a pod of dolphins leaping across the water on Southsea beach.
High Temperatures
The Met Office has recorded high temperatures in several parts of the UK.
Currently in Portsmouth, it is 26.7C, according to Gosport Weather Station.
UK Supreme Court closed due to heat
The Supreme Court has been closed to visitors because of the temperatures and an air-conditioning fault.
A sign has been posted at the entrance to the building in central London explaining the problem.
A spokeswoman said hearings were being staged online and visitors could watch proceedings on the Supreme Court website.
Provisional data declares today hottest in UK on record
The Met Office said the highest temperature in the UK has been privisionally recorded.
It is 39.1C.
Currently in Portsmouth, the temperature is 27.9C, according to Gosport Weather Station.