Met Office warns 17 UK counties could hit 40C in record-breaking heatwave next week
30-06-2026 10:15 via chroniclelive.co.uk

Met Office warns 17 UK counties could hit 40C in record-breaking heatwave next week

The Met Office says a return to heatwave conditions is looking "increasingly likely" next week
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