77 m. ago Thunderstorms AND 34C heatwave spark 'torch and batteries' warning for 7 areas

Thunderstorms are set to hit the UK just as parts of the country bake under extreme heat - with temperatures expected to soar to 34C in eastern England and climb past 30C in the north

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8 h. ago UK weather maps show 34C heat bomb throughout the weekend, but reprieve on the way

Amber heat health alerts for much of England set to remain in place until at least Sunday evening, with an increased likelihood of health issues, as temperatures set to soar even higher to 34C today

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11 h. ago UK heatwave this weekend set to see temperatures soar to 34C though with storms also ahead

Forecasters predict highs of 34C (93F) in parts of eastern England such as Cambridgeshire, and 30C in the North East.

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47 h. ago Met Office warns of 34C scorcher and 'intense thunderstorms' in UK heatwave

Parts of the UK could see "intense thunderstorms" as temperatures soar to up to 34C this weekend

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4 d. ago Temperatures could reach 33C this weekend as heatwave set to hit parts of UK

Forecasters are expecting temperatures to climb to a peak of 33C on Sunday in the east of England.

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4 d. ago Heatwave set to hit parts of UK this weekend as temperatures climb

Some areas will surpass temperatures in holiday hotspots such as Lisbon and Barcelona.

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9 d. ago Households urged to move plants away from windows before 29C heatwave

Gardening experts have shared some of their most crucial tip for keen plant lovers ahead of the summer heatwave set to hit this weekend - and how to keep your plants alive for longer

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3 w. ago UK mini heatwave set to bring 27C temperatures to these 13 hotspots this weekend

The latest weather maps show the mercury will be in the mid-20Cs, with highs of 24C expected in London at 4pm on Saturday, as the UK is set to bask in a mini heatwave

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