Carlisle hits 34.4 degrees Celsius as Cumbrians bask in the sun

Carlisle residents baked in sweltering 34.4 degrees celsius and Keswick recorded 33.2 degrees celsius heat whilst Shap recorded 31.6.

At least 29 observation sites across England have provisionally broken the previous all time maximum UK record of 38.7 °C this afternoon

Here are some of the provisional maximum temperatures so far today#heatwave #heatwave2022 pic.twitter.com/hQSsy0QAWR

— Met Office (@metoffice) July 19, 2022

Today's temperature beats the last hottest day in Carlisle which was July 25 2019 when a temperature of 32.4 degrees Celsius was recorded.

After a few days of stifling weather temperatures are expected to drop down to 23 degrees celsius in Carlisle. 

Meanwhile emergency services have been on standby today as Cumbrians and tourists took advantage of the sunshine with a visit to the Lake District or the county's famous beaches. Police and Cumbria and Fire and Rescue have reported only a few callouts and have been giving tips on how to cope with high temperatures. 

There are many hidden dangers beneath the surface of our waters. 🌊

Due to the hot weather, river levels have dropped significantly, and this photo shows wooden spikes which the water usually covers!

Please think twice about jumping into our waters from height. #BeWaterAware pic.twitter.com/4Dnon4nA3Q

— Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service (@CumbriaFire) July 19, 2022