A tropical night, when temperatures stay above 20C, happened in Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire
Tropical nights have been recorded across England as one city endured its hottest night since records began.
One other tropical night was recorded in Ryhill, near Wakefield, with temperatures reaching no lower than 20.1C.BBC meteorologist and climate and environment correspondent, Paul Hudson said: "A tropical night is a technical definition which outlines when the overnight temperature doesn't fall below 20C.
"It's hugely significant that we've experienced the warmest night ever recorded. Let's not forget the hottest daytime temperature ever recorded in Sheffield was a few years ago in July 2019. The Met Office issued an amber alert advising people to drink plenty of fluids and avoid excess alcohol.
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