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Temperatures could hit 40C in UK as rare red heat warning issued

Temperatures could hit 40C in UK as rare red heat warning issued
BBC UK Monday 22 June 2026, 16:24 UTC 1 min read
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The Met Office has issued a red weather warning over the coming days with the peak due on Wednesday and Thursday.

The Met Office has issued a red weather warning over the coming days with the peak due on Wednesday and Thursday.
40C (ORG) UK (LOCATION) The Met Office (ORG)
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