The Met Office weather forecast shows it will be almost 20 degrees lower today than Monday’s record-breaking temperatures measured in Hawarden.  

After two days of blistering extreme heat the weather appears to have shifted back to traditionally British rain and grey skies in Flintshire.  

On Monday, Hawarden weather station provisionally broke the record for the hottest temperature ever recorded in Wales hitting 37.1C at 5pm.  

By contrast, for today the Met Office weather forecast for 5pm in Hawarden is 19.C.  

The biweekly market in Mold shared their gratitude for the lower temperatures today.

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In a Facebook post they said: “Thankfully a much cooler day today, perfect for a browse around your favourite market town.” 

Many businesses decided to change their opening hours or implement safety measures during the heatwave.  

Infunity, the indoor children's play centre in Mold chose to only open to the public between 3.30 and 6pm yesterday. 

Ellen Ryle, executive manager said: “We couldn’t open because of heat in the building so it was safer for everyone.” 

Back to their normal opening hours, the centre has been busier than expected today and Miss Ryle added: “It is a lot better inside, everyone seems happy to be in today.” 

Before this week, the previous highest temperature had been recorded as 35.2C in the same area on August 2, 1990. 

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The extreme heatwave affected all parts of the UK and prompted a rare amber weather warning to be issued by the Met Office across Wales. 

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A red weather warning for heat was issued across parts of England which saw disastrous wildfires in London and parts of South England.  

Temperatures on Tuesday remained high across Wales with a high of 36 degrees in Hawarden provisionally recorded at 1pm.  

The weather forecast for today is far milder having shot down around eight degrees last night after 8pm to this morning, making it far more manageable for sleeping.  

For some people the weather resembled that of holidays, however for others it made everyday tasks far more difficult.  

Commenting on a Leader Facebook post one person said: “I’ve loved the Mediterranean weather. 

“Finishing work, sitting in the garden until late, eating lovely salads outside.” 

However, another commented that they are finding the drop in temperature “amazing” as “it was horrific working in a factory.”