Amber extreme heat warning extended before cooldown ends record-breaking heatwave

BBC UK Saturday 27 June 2026, 10:38 UTC 1 min read

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The record-breaking heatwave is set to end with cooler and more unsettled weather by Sunday.

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Amber extreme heat warning extended before cooldown ends record-breaking heatwave

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