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More weather records as UK heat set to spike again
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Helen Willetts
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The UK has broken its record for the number of days reaching 30C in a single year, with 35 days recorded so far. Forecasters expect further extreme heat this week, prompting the Met Office to issue rare amber heat warnings.
Image source, AFP via Getty Images By Helen Willetts Lead Weather Presenter Published 12 August 2026 The record for the number of days reaching 30C in any year has been broken, according to the Met Office.
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