Northumberland heatwave: Sunshine and high temperatures as travel warnings issued
Northumberland is set for a heatwave this week with plenty of sunshine as travel warnings are issued.
Temperatures are rising today (Tuesday, June 23) with highs of 30 °C across the North East and will remain warm for the rest of the week.
Here is the full forecast from the Met Office:
Today:
Any remaining showers will soon clear east, leaving a dry and very warm day with plenty of hazy sunshine. Light winds will do little to alleviate the heat. Maximum temperature 30 °C.
Tonight:
A dry, mostly clear but humid night is expected with light winds. Some patchy mist may form inland and along the coast. Minimum temperature 18 °C.
Wednesday:
Dry with long sunny periods and light winds. Widely very warm or hot, including overnight. Maximum temperature 32 °C.
Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:
Mostly dry with long sunny periods, though thundery showers may develop on Friday. Widely very warm, including overnight. Less hot on Saturday with more cloud and showers over the hills.
Following the issue of a rare red weather warning further down south where temperatures could reach as high as 40°C, LNER is advising customers travelling throughout this week to check before they travel.
They strongly recommend customers booked to travel on Wednesday, June 24 and Thursday, June 25 2026 do not travel.