15 h. ago Met Office reveals exactly when 'third heatwave' will make Brits 'uncomfortable'

Met Office meteorologist Marco Petagna said temperatures rising at the end of next week could lead to a third heatwave - and warm overnight conditions will make sleeping difficult

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24 h. ago ‘Like working in a volcano’: stories from six countries in Europe on a day of extreme heat

How chefs, street performers and cheesemongers struggled to get their jobs done in record-busting temperaturesHundreds of millions of people across Europe suffered an extreme heatwave this week, with temperatures smashing records as the continent sweltered.With the human-caused climate emergency pushing the mercury ever higher, early in the summer Europe is experiencing troubling temperatures. Continue reading...

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28 h. ago Weather: London could be set for third heatwave as 30C temperature returns next week

Temperatures of around 34.7C were recorded at St James’s Park in central London earlier this week

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40 h. ago Met Office issues heatwave verdict as 'very warm' temperatures to return to UK

Temperatures could reach up to 30C next week

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41 h. ago Ships forced to leave cargo behind as heatwave hits one of Europe’s longest rivers

Temperatures peaked at 35 degrees in Budapest this week as much of Europe baked in an early summer heatwave

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47 h. ago Brits face FIVE DAY heatwave as weather maps reveal exact dates for 36C scorcher

Weather maps reveal Brits could soon face another scorching heatwave lasting at least five days with temperatures possibly rising as high as 36C in a number of regions

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63 h. ago UK heatwave triggers invasion of thousands of dangerous stinging jellyfish

An early summer heatwave has seen Britain reach temperatures of around 34C over the last week. But it has also sparked the arrival of thousands of stinging jellyfish, lurking in waters around the country

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69 h. ago Exact time in day workers feel 'mentally drained' as Olivia Attwood offers pep talk

New research has found the average worker starts to feel 'mentally drained' just four hours into the day, with Monday being the toughest day to get through

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4 d. ago Scientists blame climate change for UK heatwave: Met Office is 'virtually certain' 35°C temperatures were caused by global warming

The Met Office says it is 'virtually certain' that this week's 35°C temperatures were caused by global warming.

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4 d. ago Met Office gives exact day hot weather will end with rain and big temperature drop

We're enjoying a warm few days here in Wales but make the most of it as the rain will be here before we know it

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5 d. ago Life's a beach: Britons cast work aside to flock to the coast and make the most of the sweltering 34C heat

Britain is bracing for a searing start to the week as a fierce 'heat dome' pushes temperatures towards record-breaking highs.

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5 d. ago Can you drink too much water? GPs answer your heatwave questions

Stay hydrated as temperatures hit record highs in the UK this week

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5 d. ago Europe heatwave grips Italy, Spain and France as wildfires rage in Turkey – latest updates

Second day of blazes in Izmir with strong winds fanning the flames and some areas evacuatedHow are you being affected by the heatwave in southern Europe?in BerlinGermany is bracing for its own heatwave this week, with temperatures threatening to reach 40 degrees in some areas by Wednesday. The northern region from Hanover to Brunswick could be hardest hit, forecasters said. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Enter the heat dome: Britain heads for one of the hottest June days EVER as 'killer' heatwave causes havoc across Europe

Britain is bracing for a searing start to the week as a fierce 'heat dome' pushes temperatures towards record-breaking highs.

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5 d. ago Another heatwave will hit London this week – with temperatures soaring to 35C

Another heatwave will hit London this week – with temperatures soaring to 35C  Time Out

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8 d. ago UK weather: Hottest day of year coming as 34C heatwave maps reveal exact date

Scorching temperatures reaching the mid-30s are expected over the coming days for parts of the UK as the country is impacted by a heatwave and high pressure over the continent

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8 d. ago Boris Johnson’s wife Carrie rushed to hospital just a month after giving birth to fourth child

Carrie Johnson, wife to former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, has been rushed to hospital amid soaring temperatures this week. The mum-of-four has sent a warning to fellow parents from her hospital bed

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9 d. ago UK expecting north/south weather divide as temperatures to rocket again in some regions

Another heatwave set to peak early next week could bring the highest temperatures of the year so far to the UK

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1 week ago The US’s June heatwave is a dangerous start to summer and about to get hotter

Extreme heat is bringing a stifling, dangerous, start to summer across much of the eastern US this weekA rare June heatwave is bringing a stifling, dangerous, start to summer across much of the eastern US this week, with forecasts for temperatures to get even hotter on Tuesday.On Monday, just the second day of summer, the National Weather Service placed extreme heat warnings in effect from the Carolinas to Maine, advising against any outdoor activities under the conditions.Eric Holthaus is a meteorologist and climate journalist based in Minnesota Continue reading...

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1 week ago Another heatwave could be on the way as weekend temperatures forecast to hit 30C

More changeable weather is expected this week with some showers, before temperatures are set to rise at the weekend, the Met Office said.

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