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Kit PetersHEATWAVE: Everything you need to know as Swansea Bay faces its hottest day — schools, trains, beaches and the people most at risk
Swansea Bay faces its hottest day of the year today as a red extreme heat warning reaches its peak, with temperatures forecast to climb into the high 30s.
Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot sit squarely inside the Met Office’s red warning — the most severe level, reserved for a likely risk to life across the whole population.
The warning came into force at 9am on Wednesday and runs until late tonight, with today expected to be the fiercest day of the spell.
Within the red zone, the Met Office says temperatures could reach 38C to 40C, though the very highest figures are most likely further east. For Swansea Bay, that still means exceptional June heat in the high 30s.
Further west, Llanelli, Carmarthen, Kidwelly and the Gower fall into the slightly less severe amber warning.
The Met Office red extreme heat warning covers Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot, Pontardawe and Ystradgynlais, with Llanelli, Carmarthen and Tenby in the amber zone. (Image: Met Office)The heat has already rewritten the record books. The UK provisionally broke its all-time June temperature record on Wednesday, with 36.1C reported at Gosport in Hampshire — beating a mark that had stood since 1976. Forecasters say it could be beaten again today.
Wales could be next. BBC forecaster Derek Brockway said Cardiff did not drop below a “tropical” 23C overnight, and predicted 36C in the Welsh capital this afternoon — which he said would set a new June record for Wales. He warned of a risk of thunderstorms overnight.
Wales set a record of its own earlier this week, provisionally logging its highest June overnight temperature with the mercury refusing to drop below 20.3C at St Athan — a sticky, sleepless night of the kind making this spell so punishing.
Over 80% of Swansea’s schools have closed due to the extreme heatThe disruption has been felt hardest in the region’s schools. Hundreds were forced to close or move lessons online as the warning peaked, with separate closure lists confirmed by each council.
Travel has been hit too. Rail passengers were told to “only travel if absolutely necessary” as speed restrictions came in across the south Wales network, while one bus operator made a “hotter than the gates of hell” plea to passengers to carry water on board.
South Wales Police has urged people to stay indoors and drink plenty of water until the heat eases.
With many tempted to the coast, the force has asked beachgoers to park sensibly, warning that vehicles blocking roads or emergency access face enforcement — a live concern after 94 drivers were ticketed at Caswell Bay over a single bank holiday.
Anyone heading into the sea has been warned the water remains dangerously cold despite the air temperature, with the RNLI urging swimmers who get into trouble to “float to live.”
Blackpill Lido stands empty and cordoned off, its pool drained and the splash features dry.For those hoping to cool off closer to home, there is disappointment: Blackpill Lido remains closed through the heatwave, with theft and flooring faults to blame.
Health warnings have been aimed at those most at risk. Age Cymru and the Welsh Government have urged people to ‘check on older neighbours’, saying a knock on the door could save a life.
Swansea’s rough sleepers face particular danger, with outreach teams stepping up as a charity warned of the deadly risk of the heat to those with nowhere cool to shelter.
Keeping dogs cool indoors with good airflow is among the RSPCA’s advice during the heat. Image: RSPCA CymruPets are vulnerable too. RSPCA Cymru has asked dog owners to call a 48-hour ‘lockdown’ on walks until the worst passes, warning that pavements hot enough to burn paws are not worth the risk.
If you are struggling to sleep in the heat, there is practical help on keeping your home cool overnight — from when to open windows to the rooms worth retreating to.
The Met Office has been blunt about why. Chief scientist Professor Stephen Belcher said human-induced climate change had made events like this “more likely and more intense,” calling June temperatures of this kind “sobering” and warning of health impacts well beyond the most vulnerable.
Relief is in sight. Amber warnings remain for Friday and Saturday, shifting gradually eastwards as the far west begins to cool, before a return to more typical temperatures next week.
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HEATWAVE: Police urge people to stay indoors as Swansea Bay temperatures creep towards 40C
Police are urging people across Swansea Bay to stay indoors as temperatures climb towards 40C at the peak of a red extreme heat warning.
Swansea and Neath Port Talbot sit squarely inside the Met Office’s red warning — the most severe level, reserved for a likely risk to life across the whole population.
The warning came into force at 9am on Wednesday and runs until late on Thursday night, with the hottest days of the spell still to come.
Within the red zone, the Met Office says temperatures could climb towards 38C to 40C, though the very highest figures are most likely further east, towards England.
For Swansea Bay, that still means widespread heat in the high 30s on Wednesday and Thursday — exceptional for June.
The Met Office’s detailed map shows the red zone covering Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot, Pontardawe and the Vale of Neath, with the boundary curving to the coast just west of the city.
Further west, Llanelli, Carmarthen, Kidwelly and the Gower fall into the slightly less severe amber warning.
The UK’s June temperature record of 35.6C, set in 1976, is very likely to be broken in the coming days.
Wales has already felt the start of it, provisionally recording its highest June overnight temperature on record this week — with the mercury staying at 20.3C at St Athan, in the Vale of Glamorgan, on Monday night.
Met Office chief forecaster Matthew Lehnert called it “exceptional heat for June” and warned health issues were likely “even beyond those who are more vulnerable to the heat”.
He said high humidity would make the heat feel more potent, while warm nights would make it harder for people to recover.
South Wales Police has urged people to stay indoors and drink plenty of water until temperatures ease.
With many expected to head for the coast instead, the force has also asked beachgoers across Swansea and Neath Port Talbot to park sensibly.
It said officers would carry out enforcement action against any vehicles left blocking roads or emergency service access at the beachfronts.
It is not the first such warning of the summer — in May, 94 drivers were ticketed at Caswell Bay in a single bank holiday, with the council saying tow-aways could follow.
For those tempted into the sea to cool off, the RNLI has warned that the water remains cold despite the air temperature.
The charity said entering cold water unexpectedly can cause cold water shock, and urged anyone who gets into difficulty to “float to live” — tilting the head back, relaxing and controlling their breathing — while choosing a lifeguarded beach where possible.
The Met Office has also warned of a chance of thundery outbreaks and gusty winds of around 50mph in parts of southern and western England on Thursday evening, where a yellow thunderstorm warning is in place.
Amber heat warnings have been issued for Friday and Saturday too, gradually shifting eastwards as the far west of the warning area begins to cool, before a return to more typical temperatures next week.
Related stories from Swansea Bay News
Hundreds of schools to shut or move online as red warning peaks
The full closure list for each council across the region.
‘Check on older neighbours — it could save a life’
Age Cymru and the Welsh Government’s plea as the heat peaks.
RSPCA Cymru urges dog owners to call a 48-hour ‘lockdown’
Why walks should wait until the heat eases.
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