23 h. ago 'Insane' thunderstorms hit UK with 30,000 lightning strikes as London set for heatwave

More than 30,000 lightning strikes were recorded up to 6am on Saturday as storms push northwards

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27 h. ago UK weather forecast maps show official 34C heatwave as exact dates revealed

Temperatures across the UK could soon rise above the Met Office's official heatwave threshold for three consecutive days - the sizzling stretch may push thermometers to a blistering 34C

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31 h. ago The National Weather Service issues Alaska's first ever heat advisory

The first ever heat advisory has been issued in the state of Alaska

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40 h. ago London weather map shows exact day sweltering 40C heatwave will hit

London weather map shows exact day sweltering 40C heatwave will hit  MyLondon

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45 h. ago Brits told to keep windows and doors shut from 10am to 3pm because of one thing

The UK is forecast a heatwave from next Wednesday, but the balmy weather is bad news for hay fever sufferers as it means pollen levels will soar across the country

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48 h. ago Extreme heat poses a danger to players and fans at Club World Cup

Already controversial because of extra fixtures and Fifa involvement, the new tournament in the US is likely to be played in temperatures above 30CAcross this weekend, the US National Weather Service is predicting “moderate” heat risk for Miami and Los Angeles. With temperatures likely to exceed 30C, the agency warns “most individuals sensitive to heat” will be affected, a group which contains those “exercising or doing strenuous activity outdoors during the heat of the day”. This weekend is also when the Club World Cup begins.When Lionel Messi and Inter Miami kick off the tournament on Saturday night against Al Ahly of Egypt it will be 8pm in Miami and although the humidity is predicted to be high, the day’s peak temperatures will have passed. Paris Saint-Germain and Atlético Madrid, however, will play under the full height of the California sun on Sunday, with their Group B fixture a midday kick-off at the famously uncovered Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Continue reading...

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51 h. ago UK weather: Exact dates June heatwave could send temperatures over 30C

Forecasters predict the mercury could hit 30C in just a few days, signalling the start of a possible heatwave - with several UK towns and cities set to welcome an intense burst of sunshine

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63 h. ago UK households issued warning to keep windows and doors shut from 10am to 3pm

The UK has been basking in hot weather with several heatwaves so far this year but that's bad news for hay fever sufferers - as trees, grass and weed pollens are all in season at the time

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3 d. ago UK weather: Exact date 33C heatwave could send mercury soaring for millions

The UK could welcome another searing heatwave that will leave much of the nation sweltering under the summer sun - with some areas facing potential highs above 30C

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3 d. ago UK tourists in Spain warned of ‘large hail’, extreme heat, storms and rain as amber weather warnings issued

Holidaymakers in Spain should be aware of some extreme weather over the next few days

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4 d. ago Exact date 'Iberian plume' heatwave to hit UK but a separate weather risk could spoil it

The UK is set to sizzle in the coming days, but thunderstorms are set to spoil the party

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4 d. ago UK weather: Exact date for 30C 'Iberian plume' heat blast as maps turn deep red

The 'Iberian plume' will bring a warm and humid air mass to the UK this week, fresh from southern Spain where temperatures soared to 43C on Sunday, according to forecasters

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5 d. ago Met Office verdict on UK heatwave this WEEK as temperatures to climb to 29C

The Met Office have issued a heatwave verdict ahead of a change in weather this week

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6 d. ago Gardeners urged to mix 59p kitchen ingredient with soap and apply to plants

If slugs, flies and ants are plaguing your garden this summer, no need to pick up a bottle of pest-killer - this handy household item can make a great and effective pesticide instead

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6 d. ago European heatwave may hit 45C in matter of days, how will it impact UK weather?

A heatwave is expected to bring scorching 45C temperatures to some parts of Europe next week, with weather maps suggesting some of the heat will head to cities across Britain as well

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6 d. ago UK weather: Heatwave maps reveal exact date 34C 'Spanish plume' will hit Brits

Temperatures could rise as high as 34C in the UK next week, according to weather modelling maps, with air from a European heatwave expected to make its way to us

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7 d. ago UK weather: Exact dates 32C heatwave could roast Brits as maps turn deep red

Temperatures could soon rise above 30C across a number of days as advanced weather maps suggest Britain faces a heatwave this month, with every region expected to feel some of the warmth

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9 d. ago It’s finally beach weather across the US. Are you applying enough sunscreen?

As the weather heats up and Americans head outside, applying and reapplying sunscreen could help protect from skin cancer

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1 week ago Exact date UK weather maps turn dark red as Brits to swelter in 31C heat blast

Dramatic new forecast maps have pinpointed the exact date an intense heat burst will boost temperatures across the UK back into the 30s following a mixed start to June

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1 week ago New weather map shows London 31C heatwave exact date as Met Office forecasts 'hot spells'

New weather map shows London 31C heatwave exact date as Met Office forecasts 'hot spells'  MyLondon

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