Heatwave Continues – But Guildford Records Unlikely to Be Broken

Published on: 30 Jun, 2025
Updated on: 30 Jun, 2025

Parts of the South East of England could see one of the hottest June days ever as the current heatwave peaks today (June 30).

But records are unlikely to be broken in Guildford. According to the BBC weather forecast temperatures in Guildford will reach 31° C this afternoon and tomorrow 32° C.

The record temperature in the borough is believed to be 36.8° C (99° F) in July 2019 at a weather station set up by a John Morris in Guildford. Similar temperatures were recorded at Wisley.

An amber weather alert, in place since Friday, persists for five regions, meaning weather impacts are likely to be felt across the whole health service.

There is also an increased risk of wildfires. Surrey Fire & Rescue Service issued a message on X on Saturday: “The weather is hot and wildfire risk is high.”

London, East Midlands, the South West, and the East of England, as well as the South East, are all fall under the amber heat-health alert and are likely to be subject to travel delays.

The high temperatures mean all of these areas are likely to experience a rise in deaths, particularly among the vulnerable, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

Previously, Age Concern has asked younger neighbours to check on elderly neighbours during the heatwave.