Wales is set to see record-breaking temperatures today in the midst of a rare amber-alert heat warning. The alert - in place from Sunday, July 17 until Tuesday, July 19 - saw many people head to the beach over the weekend.
People are reminded to take care, however, with the Met Office describing the amber alert as "a hot spell is likely to develop from Sunday, leading to widespread impacts on people and infrastructure." These impacts include health issues such as sunburn or heat exhaustion (dehydration, nausea, fatigue), increased risk of water safety incidents, localised power cuts, and delays to rail and road travel. You can read all the latest updates on the extreme heat on our live blog.
Transport for Wales has already issued a warning to those travelling on its service today, as there is a strong likelihood that journey times will be increased and some short-notice alterations to services due to the heat. TfW is recommending customers stay hydrated by taking a bottle of water while travelling. Free water refill points are available at Llandudno, Machynlleth and Cardiff Central stations. Read more on train disruption here.
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Wales' hottest day on record currently is 35.2C, recorded in Hawarden, Flintshire on August 2, 1990. Several areas in Wales are forecast to be higher today. Here's the breakdown where you are.
Anglesey
The Met Office reports that Anglesey will see highs of 32C today with the UV index peaking at 7 at 1pm.
Bangor
The warmest hours in Bagor today are forecast between 2pm and 3pm, peaking at 33C.
Brecon
A consistent high of 34C is predicted in Brecon today, with the warmest hours forecast between 1pm and 5pm. UV index will peak at 8 around 1pm.
Bridgend
Bridgend is the first area on the list which could top the record from 1990, with highs of 35C predicted between 2pm and 3pm.
Cardiff
Wales' capital is forecast highs of 33C today between 2pm and 5pm. The UV index is highest between 1pm and 2pm at 7.
Monmouth
Wales' new hottest day temperature is likely to come today from Monmouth, with the Met Office forecasting highs of 37C between 3pm and 4pm. However, BBC Weather predict this could be even higher with the top temperature predicted as 38C.
Neath
Temperatures could climb to 34C in Neath according to the Met Office, with the warmest hour frecast at 3pm.
Newport
Newport will also be one of the warmer areas of Wales today with highs of 34C, peaking between 2pm and 3pm.
Pontypridd
Be sure to keep your sun cream topped up if you're visiting the lido today. Highs of 33C are predicted at 3pm.
Rhondda
Warm and sunny in Rhonnda too with highs of 33C between 3pm and 4pm. UV index is highest between 1pm and 2pm at 7.
St Athan
The Met Office predicts temperatures will peak at 34C today in St Athan, staying above 30C between 12pm and 7pm.
Tenby
Cooler than the rest of Wales out west, with highs of 27C predicted at 5pm in Tenby.
Wrexham
Wales' other contender for the hottest day on record is Wrexham, with highs of 36C predicted between 3pm and 5pm. BBC Weather predicts slightly warmer temperatures at 37C both today, between 5pm and 6pm, and tomorrow (Tuesday, July 19).
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