Europe heatwave live: UK sees temperatures of 38.1C, the hottest day of 2026; Greece battles wildfires after gale force winds

<p>A former UK government scientific adviser warned amid the ‘shattering’ heat that worse is still to come</p><p><strong>Met Office has just <a href="https://x.com/metoffice/status/2087839648823251426">offered an update</a> on temperatures across the UK, with several stations already reporting temperatures above 30C</strong> – and it’s not even 11am.</p><p>It’s 30.4C in Wych Cross, 30.3C in Charlwood, 30.2C at Kenly Airfield.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/live/2026/aug/13/europe-heatwave-france-spain-italy-uk-degrees-temperature-record-summer-drought-latest-news-updates">Continue reading...</a>