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Met Office Names 27 Areas Set to Be UK Hotter than Greece
Temperatures could reach 20C to 21C in 27 areas, and fire officials warn of elevated wildfire risk as dry, sunny weather continues.
- On Friday, 27 areas across the UK including Manchester are set to be warmer than Greece, triggering safety warnings as the country experiences a brief mini-heatwave.
- Met Office deputy chief forecaster Steven Keates said high pressure would "remain broadly in charge" through the weekend, ensuring most places stay dry with sunshine.
- Stretching from Liverpool in the north to Bude in the south, 26 further locations are expected to hit 20C, with Bude predicted to be "hotter than Greece."
- In Glasgow, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service warned of a "very high" wildfire risk, elevating the threat to "extreme" in western areas where blazes "can spread, causing a large amount of damage."
- During the May Bank Holiday, "rain-bearing weather systems should be kept at bay," though forecasters note winds "may be fresher around the coasts at times," making them feel cooler.
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right2Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Center
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L 22%
C 56%
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