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UK Matches 1976 for 30C Days as Third Heatwave Continues
The Met Office said 2026 has matched 1976 for 30C days, while six days have reached 35C or higher this year.
- The country has recorded 24 days in 2026 where temperatures exceeded 30C, matching the total for the infamous 1976 heatwave. The Met Office reports this third Summer heatwave continues, with temperatures peaking today at possible highs of 33C in southern-central England.
- Firefighters are tackling wildfires across England and Wales as the relentless heat persists, while seven English regions remain under yellow heat-health alerts through the end of the week. This third major mega-heatwave of 2026 has prompted authorities to issue urgent warnings.
- Temperatures peaked at 30.1C in Hurn, Dorset, on Monday, marking the ninth consecutive day the 30C threshold was breached. Built-up urban areas face "tropical nights" with temperatures refusing to drop below 20C, creating significant sleep disruption.
- Forecasters warn the intense spell will continue for at least another 15 days, with shock models suggesting extreme heat will affect Liverpool and Merseyside until the end of the month. Experts anticipate the oppressive air mass will persist.
- Met Office meteorologist Alex Burkall said, "Temperatures will start to drop a little, so it won't be quite as hot." Renewed calls to slash emissions to "net zero" have emerged alongside the heatwave.
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UK weather: Britain has more days above 30C this year than 1976 as temperatures exceed threshold for 10th day in a row
As the third heatwave of the year continues this week, the UK is now on its 10th consecutive day where temperatures have exceeded 30C, beating the record summer of 1976.With 25 days recorded above the threshold so far this year - seven in May, eight in June and 10 in July - it beats the infamous 1976 summer by one day.That particular year is remembered for the extreme heatwave and drought conditions, with crops hit, landscapes left parched and p…
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