Met Office issues extreme heat warning as UK could see record 40°C temperatures
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The Met Office has issued a four-day extreme heat warning for parts of England and Wales, forecasting record highs of 40°C. The UK's all-time high of 40.3°C (set in July 2022) could be approached or broken, with London expected to hit 40°C. Scientist Bill McGuire warns that 43°C+ is possible in the current climate, with multi-day heatwaves at or near 40°C. The highest ever June temperature of 35.6°C could also be broken. Tropical nights with temperatures above 20°C are expected across large areas.
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· 3 pulledBill McGuire warns 43C+ is possible in the current climate, with multi-day heatwaves at or near 40C
Large areas are expected to stay exceptionally warm into the evenings, with tropical nights where temperatures do not fall below 20C likely for many
The Met Office notes the highest ever June temperature is 35.6C and could be broken as early as tomorrow
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