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UK heatwave approaches two-week mark
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UK heatwave approaches two-week mark

The UK is experiencing an ongoing heatwave that has now spanned 12 days above 30°C in parts of England and Wales, marking the third heatwave of 2026. This follows a similar pattern to previous years, though current temperatures are higher and more extreme, with six days exceeding 35°C. The heatwave has affected regions including Scotland and Northern Ireland, though with less intensity compared to southern areas. While comparisons are drawn to the historically significant 1976 heatwave, current conditions show increased frequency and duration of extreme heat, alongside prolonged dryness in parts of southern England and Wales. Unlike 1976, there is no widespread drought at present.

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UK heatwave approaches two-week mark

The UK is experiencing an ongoing heatwave that has now spanned 12 days above 30°C in parts of England and Wales, marking the third heatwave of 2026. This follows a similar pattern to previous years, though current temperatures are higher and more extreme, with six days exceeding 35°C. The heatwave has affected regions including Scotland and Northern Ireland, though with less intensity compared to southern areas. While comparisons are drawn to the historically significant 1976 heatwave, current conditions show increased frequency and duration of extreme heat, alongside prolonged dryness in parts of southern England and Wales. Unlike 1976, there is no widespread drought at present.

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