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UK shatters May heat record for second straight day
London soars past 35°C as provisional data confirms Tuesday’s historic peak, marking the first time May temperatures have breached records on consecutive days since records began.
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Paris hits 34°C as Europe braces for brutal heatwave
Paris registered 34°C on Tuesday as a heat dome settles over Western Europe, delivering temperatures 10-15°C above normal May averages. Tourists and locals alike scramble for shade, while meteorologists warn of prolonged discomfort.
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UK shatters May records as heatwave brings dangerous nights
Britain logged its hottest May night and day ever recorded this week, with temperatures soaring past 28°C and staying above 18°C overnight. Health chiefs warn the sustained heat poses serious risks, especially for vulnerable groups.
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England braces for record-shattering heatwave as temps hit 35C next week
Meteorologists confirm Tuesday could mark the first time England breaks May’s all-time heat record twice in a single week, with some regions expected to exceed 35°C. The Met Office warns of dangerous conditions as wildfire risks surge alongside extreme temperatures.
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UK breaks May heat record with 28.2°C peak in Cambridge
Britain sizzled as Cambridge hit 28.2°C on Friday, smashing the previous May high set 68 years ago. The Met Office confirmed the record, warning of more extreme weather ahead.
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UK hits 30.2°C as May heat smashes records
Britain endured its hottest May day ever Tuesday, with temperatures peaking at 30.2°C in Cambridge. The Met Office confirmed the record, warning of prolonged dry spells and wildfire risks across southern England.
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UK braces for hottest day ever as temperatures surge past 40°C
The Met Office has issued its first-ever extreme heat warning as Britain hurtles toward an unprecedented peak this week. Records from the 1990s are set to shatter as Heathrow Airport nears 41°C on Tuesday, with rural areas expected to hit 43°C.
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Below-normal Atlantic hurricane season forecast as El Niño looms
Forecasters warn 2026 could see the fewest hurricanes in a decade due to strengthening El Niño. Experts say just three to six storms may reach hurricane strength despite unusually warm Atlantic waters.
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UK braces for 30°C heatwave as bank holiday weekend arrives
Britain is set to swelter through its hottest May weekend in decades, with temperatures forecast to hit 30°C in southern and central regions. The UK Health Security Agency has issued heat health alerts across the Midlands and south-east England, warning of elevated risks for vulnerable groups.