US EditionHeatwave Peak Sees Temperatures in UK Hit 33C
- On June 30, 2025, parts of the UK, especially the south and southeast, experienced temperatures up to 34C amid a four-day heatwave peak.
- The heatwave results from a strong high-pressure system over western Europe combined with the warmest and driest spring on record.
- An amber heat-health alert covers five UK regions, with severe wildfire risk heightened by low rainfall, increased emergency calls, and transport impacts.
- A London fire official revealed that crews have attended 14 wildfires this year and described the current wildfire threat as "severe" due to persistent heat and low rainfall.
- Experts link these extreme temperatures to record greenhouse gas emissions, warning that climate change will increase the frequency and severity of such heatwaves.
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Brits to bask in 35C sun as Glastonbury revellers return home & Wimbledon starts
SCORCHING temperatures are forecast today in a sweltering start to the week – which could be the hottest of the year so far. The Met Office says some parts of the UK could exceed 35C after thousands of Brits flocked to beaches over the weekend to soak up the summer rays. LNPHuge crowds enjoy the warm weather on Jubilee Beach in Southend on Sunday[/caption] PAA woman in the crowd with an ice cream during the Glastonbury Festival[/caption] Reuters…
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