Health warning as heatwave due to sweep the UK
The mercury is expected to hit 34C (95F) in London on Wednesday.
The mercury is expected to hit 34C (95F) in London on Wednesday.
The mercury is expected to hit 34C in London on Wednesday.
If temperatures stay high in the same spots for three consecutive days, the Met Office deems it a heatwave.
Temperatures could reach 34C next week – equalling this year’s record high.
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Forecasters say there will be a “massive drop in temperature” compared to Saturday.
A reading of 34C (93.2F) was taken by the Met Office at Heathrow and in west London.
As the mercury rose, beaches and swimming pools became busy with those looking for a way to beat the heat.
Several countries have reported record temperatures this week, including France which hit an all-time heat record of 44.3C on Friday.
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This weekend, a short hot spell will see the mercury climb across the country, mirroring the heatwave blasting much of Europe.
It could be the hottest day of the year.
The June washout is set to continue on Tuesday, with severe weather warnings for rain and thunderstorms covering large parts of the UK.
The weather will be getting increasingly hot as the week goes on, according to the Met Office.