Hottest September Day Since 1911

September 14 is the hottest day of the year so far as temperature reached 34.4C in Kent.

18:21 14 September 2016

September 14 is so far the hottest day for UK this 2016 and it is the warmest September since 1911. According to forecasts, the spell of warm Autumn weather is going to continue across parts of England until Friday. However, other parts of UK are experiencing rain, even flooding.

 

A yellow warning for rain is in place for northern England, as well as for southern Scotland. The Met Office said that as much as 30mm of thundery, torrential rain could cause flash flooding and travel disruption.

 

Meanwhile, Public Health England and the NHS England have warned about the potential health risk that the warm weather could bring.

 

Dr Thomas Waite, from the extreme events team at PHE, said: "Think today about what you can do, and for those around you, to stay cool during the daytime and particularly at night.

 

"Much of the advice on beating the heat is common sense and for most people there's nothing to really worry about.

 

"But for some people, such as older people, those with underlying health conditions and those with young children, summer heat can bring real health risks."

 

He added: "The hot weather won't make life difficult for all of us; indeed, many of us will make the most of it when the sun shines.

 

"But some people may not be able to adapt to the extra strain hot weather will put on their bodies and may feel the ill-effects.

 

"Each year we hear stories of people who have fallen seriously ill because, even though it's hotter, they may wear clothes which are too warm for hot weather, they may not drink enough or just try to do too much."