Temperatures are likely to soar again in Huddersfield tomorrow after temperatures peaked at 82F today.

And with the town recording temperatures to equal some of the holiday hotspots, it is the best spell of weather for years.

The mercury peaked at 3pm today - Tuesday - at 28°C (82°F) becoming the hottest day of the year in Huddersfield and made it warmer than a host of sunshine destinations including Nice, Crete and Los Angeles.

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There was unbroken sun today from breakfast time until mid afternoon, when cloud started to drift over from the west.

But Huddersfield weatherman Paul Stevens said we can expect more of the same tomorrow.

By 9am today it had reached 22.5°C and Mr Stevens said it continued to rise throughout the day.

The hot weather followed a muggy night in the town with temperatures falling to just 15°C.

And the bad news for those who struggle to sleep in the heat is that things are going to get worse tonight and tomorrow with temperatures hovering about the record overnight high.

That was 20.3° on the night of August 8/9 in 1991 which was followed by the town’s warmest ever day.

More hot weather is likely throughout Wednesday and Thursday and could last until the weekend.

But Mr Stevens said there was always the chance of a late afternoon or early evening thunderstrom, with the hot air being dragged up from the Continent.

“It’s been a real scorcher today with hot air coming over this area from Spain, where they have seen temperatures into the 40s.

“The temperatures rose into the afternoon and it became the warmest day since we had that heatwave in September 2013.

“I think tomorrow there is every chance we could smash the 30°barrier as it will remain very warm tonight and we are starting from a high base.

“And the good news is it is likely to stay hot, mainly dry and sunny up through until Saturday, although Sunday may see it cool down”.

Huddersfield compared well with popular holiday resorts, beating the likes of the Canary Isles, the Algarve and even parts of Greece.

Here’s what was happening today in some favourite destinations:

Nice - 27°

Budapest - 27°

Burma - 27°

Beijing - 27°

Crete - 26°

Tenerife - 25°

Puerto Rico - 25°

Los Angeles - 22°

Lima, Peru - 22°

The Algarve - 20°

Across the country, temperatures over 28C (83F) were recorded in many areas, making today the hottest day of the year so far.

Kew Gardens recorded 28.1C (83F) at 1pm, beating the previous high of 27.8C (82F) in Gravesend, Kent, last Friday - and temperatures are expected to rise further.

But the weather has spelled trouble for rail services and people with respiratory problems.

Sweltering conditions led train companies to cancel services as Network Rail warned tracks could buckle in the heat.

Several fast trains from London Paddington were cancelled after Network Rail imposed speed restrictions to protect track points.

The rail operator instructed train companies to slow down at locations where tracks could buckle.

Meanwhile health chiefs are gearing up for a rush of calls for help in the summer heat

Yorkshire Ambulance Service officers are expecting many more calls as people suffer in the hot weather.

And public health officers have also weighed in with timely warnings.

Dr David Macklin, executive director of operations at the Ambulance Trust and an A&E doctor, said: “When temperatures rise, we tend to see an increase in calls for ambulance assistance. With a heatwave forecast for the rest of this week I would like to offer a few words of advice which may help prevent people in Yorkshire becoming victims of the sunshine:

“Some people are more at risk from the heat than others - for example, older people, babies and young children, and people with any pre-existing medical problems that can affect their breathing.

“Try to keep as cool as possible - wear a hat when sitting or working outside and use plenty of sun cream. If possible, avoid going out in the hottest part of the day (between 11am - 3pm) and if you have to go out, try to stay in the shade.

“Drink plenty of water and avoid drinking alcohol in the sun.

“We know that this advice is common sense but, by reminding everyone, we hope it will help reduce the number of people who suffer any ill-effects from the hot weather”.

Public Health England (PHE) Yorkshire and the Humber is urging people to think how the heatwave may impact them.

Martyn Regan, Centre Director for PHE Yorkshire and the Humber said: “While many people enjoy hot weather, high temperatures can be dangerous, especially for

people who may be particularly vulnerable such as older people, young children and those with serious illnesses.

“Help them stay hydrated with plenty of cool drinks, and keep indoor areas as cool as possible. Try to keep bedroom and living spaces cool, by closing the curtains on windows that receive the sun and opening your windows at cooler times of the day and overnight when you can.

“Turn off non-essential lights and electrical items as these generate heat. A trip to a park where there’s lots of shade or a public building that is air conditioned, may help offer some relief from the heat for vulnerable people.”

“Many members of the Muslim community may be fasting during the current period of Ramadan. During hot weather it’s important to balance food and fluid intake between fasts and especially to drink enough water. The Muslim Council of Britain and the NHS have published lots of useful information for those likely affected during this period”.