Jersey’s Record Heatwave Ends as Experts Warn Hotter Summers Are Ahead
- Jun 26
- 1 min read
Jersey’s record-breaking heatwave has come to an end, but climate experts say extreme temperatures are likely to become more frequent and intense in the years ahead.
The island recorded its hottest day on record on Thursday, reaching 39.3°C, while Guernsey also broke its temperature record with highs of 36.4°C.
The Met Office says temperatures will now fall, although thunderstorms and unsettled weather are expected across parts of the Channel Islands and South West.
Climate experts from the University of Exeter warned that heatwaves seen today could become less unusual in the future as the planet continues to warm.
“Exactly what we would expect to see”
Dr Helen Millman said extreme heat was “exactly what we would expect to see” as a result of climate change, adding that communities need to prepare for rising temperatures.
She said many buildings, schools, hospitals and homes were not designed to cope with prolonged periods of extreme heat.
Professor Tim Taylor said better adaptation measures would be needed, including improved ventilation, more shade and changes to building designs.
He said solutions such as planting trees and creating cooler public spaces could help communities manage hotter weather, while relying only on air conditioning could create further problems by pushing heat back outside.
The heatwave caused disruption across the Channel Islands, with schools affected as temperatures reached record levels.
