10 h. ago Heatwave is making Britain's pothole crisis worse, warns the AA

The AA says baking temperatures weaken road surfaces, leading to a spike in pothole-related vehicle breakdowns.

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10 h. ago Warnings issued for thunderstorms and high temperatures as heatwave continues

Flood alerts have also been issued.

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15 h. ago Weather warnings issued as fourth heatwave brings thunderstorms

Yellow and amber heat alerts are in place across much of the UK

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19 h. ago Heatwave warning: Common home fan mistake could be deadly, causing heart attacks, scientists warn

It may seem like the one thing that can provide relief in a heatwave, but if it is too hot, a fan can be dangerous, a new study has found.

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19 h. ago Met Office issues thunderstorm warning as 'hail and lightning' follows summer’s fourth heatwave

A dramatic weather change is on the way for some after the UK saw highs of 33C on Tuesday

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21 h. ago Brits with artificial grass in garden given warning during scorching heatwave

As the UK is set to bask in another bout of hot weather this week with temperatures reaching 33C, a gardening expert issues a warning to UK households with artificial grass

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22 h. ago Weather warnings as summer’s fourth heatwave brings thunderstorms and showers

The heat is expected to give way to instability in Scotland, with a growing risk of thunderstorms and a chance of flooding and disruption.

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22 h. ago Met Office warns when severe weather will mark the end of intense heatwave with thunderstorms expected

The Met Office has warned of thunderstorms and heavy rain across the UK, with an amber heat health alert in place today

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23 h. ago Met Office issues thunderstorm weather warning after heatwave scorches Britain

The weather warnings come in the aftermath of a heatwave across parts of the UK

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23 h. ago UK households with artificial grass issued warning during heatwave

Anyone with artificial grass in their garden is being urged to follow this advice

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25 h. ago Met Office warning ahead of brutal end to 33C heatwave with exact date for storms

The Met Office has warned that a 'brutal end' to the heatwave is on the way, after Brits have basked in incredible 33C sunshine this week while sweltering in parks and offices

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25 h. ago UK tourists in Spain warned of 42C temperatures as heatwave alert extended

The scorching conditions have resulted in wildfires across the country

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27 h. ago Amber warning in place as London basks in third day of heatwave

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28 h. ago Amber warning in place as London basks in third day of heatwave with temperatures set to hit 30C

The capital sizzles in another day of sunshine on Wednesday as the fourth heatwave of the summer continues

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29 h. ago Brutal end to UK heatwave as Met Office warns of savage summer storms

The Met Office has warned that thunderstorms and rain are likely in the UK later today, bringing a brutal end to the scorching heatwave across the country

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40 h. ago 'Very high' wildfire warning issued by fire chiefs as sizzling heatwave continues

The vast majority of wildfires are started by human behaviour and the SFRS is urging communities to avoid lighting fires and using naked flames while this warning is in place.

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41 h. ago Spain declares red weather emergency with maximum threat posed to UK tourists

Spain's weather agency AEMET has issued a rare 'red warning, the highest regarding heat, for parts of the country as the UK has been warned of a heatwave

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43 h. ago New satellites in space to ‘save lives’ by giving early warnings on heatwaves and extreme weather

The project hopes to help scientists monitor increasingly extreme weather across the world

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43 h. ago Mapped: All the areas where wildfires have broken out in Spain, Turkey and Portugal as record

France has only issued a red alert eight times in the past 20 years as it experiences soaring temperatures

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46 h. ago A heatwave can negatively effect your mood and mind. Here’s how to combat the temperatures

Physiological changes in the body and brain due to heat can significantly affect your mood

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