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UK weather: Fifth heatwave of year likely as temperatures could hit 35C
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Simon King
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The UK is bracing for its fifth heatwave of the year, with temperatures in south-east England expected to reach 35C. Health authorities have issued yellow heat-health alerts as the country experiences an unusually hot and dry summer.
Image source, Gettty By Simon King Lead Weather Presenter Published 8 August 2026, 01:37 BST Heat will once again build across the UK this weekend before the fifth widespread heatwave of the year is likely to be declared next week.
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