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How hot will it get today?

How hot will it get today?
BBC News Wednesday 24 June 2026, 08:26 UTC 1 min read
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Chris Fawkes has the latest forecast, with a rare red weather warning from the Met Office in place for extreme heat for parts of southern England and south Wales.

Chris Fawkes has the latest forecast, with a rare red weather warning from the Met Office in place for extreme heat for parts of southern England and south Wales.
Chris Fawkes (PERSON) the Met Office (ORG) England (LOCATION) Wales (LOCATION)
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