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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Athena Stavrou

UK could be hotter than Ibiza on weekend in second heatwave this month

  • The UK is set to experience a second heatwave this weekend, with temperatures forecast to rise above 30C.
  • Met Office predictions indicate temperatures could reach 29C on Saturday, 30C on Sunday, and potentially 31C on Monday, surpassing temperatures in popular holiday destinations like Ibiza.
  • An official heatwave is recorded when an area reaches a specific temperature for three consecutive days, with thresholds ranging from 25C to 28C across different parts of the UK.
  • While a widespread heatwave is not expected, a short-lived localised heatwave is possible in the South East of England.
  • Before the peak temperatures, changeable weather is anticipated, including showers and thunderstorms, with Glastonbury attendees advised to prepare for mixed conditions.

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