Northern Ireland records its hottest June day on record at Castlederg, with 30.8°C. The temperature equals one recorded at the same location in 1976.

The development formed part of the day's news across Northern Ireland. Contemporary coverage attributed the principal details to BBC News on 25 June 2026.

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