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UK weather: Heatwave approaches two-week mark
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Sarah Keith-Lucas
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The UK is experiencing an extended heatwave, with some areas recording nearly two weeks of temperatures above 30C. Meteorologists attribute the prolonged heat to a 'heat dome' caused by a slow-moving high-pressure system and broader climate change trends.
Image source, Andy Rain / EPA By Sarah Keith-Lucas Lead Weather Presenter Published 17 July 2026, 00:28 BST Some parts of the UK are now approaching a fortnight of heatwave conditions.
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