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Thunderstorm warning and possible heatwave record in the offing for NI

Thunderstorm warning and possible heatwave record in the offing for NI
BBC Northern Ireland Thursday 13 August 2026, 14:01 UTC 1 min read
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As other parts of the UK continue to experience extreme heat, Northern Ireland is looking at its own tumultuous weather picture.

As other parts of the UK continue to experience extreme heat, Northern Ireland is looking at its own tumultuous weather picture.
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