A two-day heatwave has prompted the Met Office to issue an amber warning across Wales. People have been urged to stay indoors and in shaded areas to avoid the strong sun, which can be particularly dangerous for the elderly, children, and those with chronic health problems.
On Monday, Wales recorded its highest ever temperature. The measuring station at Hawarden in Flintshire recorded a provisional temperature of 37.1C, beating the previous high of 35.2C recorded in the same location on August 2, 1990. Other parts of north Wales saw some of the hottest temperatures in Wales. Get all the latest updates on the weather here.
The extreme weather left some beauty spots including Cardiff Bay and Roath Park deserted as people sought shelter indoors away from the record-breaking heat. Weatherman Derek Brockway predicted temperatures could also reach up to 37C on Tuesday in some parts of Wales. Here is a breakdown of the hottest places in Wales on Monday according to the Met Office:
Hawarden Airport in Flintshire reached 37.1C at 3pm
Gogerddan in Ceredigion reached 35.8C at 3.49pm
Llysdinam in Powys reached 35.6C at 2.16pm
Trawsgoed in Ceredigion reached 35.1C at 1.33pm
Bala in Gwynedd reached 34.9C at 4.24pm
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