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A severe heatwave has gripped Europe, with France reporting at least 18 fatalities, including two young children found dead in a locked car. The extreme temperatures have led to record-breaking heat and widespread warnings across the continent.
The UK Met Office forecasts a particularly warm summer for Britain, with an increased likelihood of repeated heatwaves.
The UK Met Office has issued weather warnings for strong gales expected across many parts of the country on Thursday, with colder temperatures and wintry showers forecast for the end of the week.
A severe, record-breaking heatwave continues to grip parts of Europe, with the UK Met Office issuing a rare red weather warning. Scientists are now warning that the soaring temperatures, expected to smash records, must serve as a wake-up call on the climate crisis and pose a significant public health threat.
The UK Met Office has predicted that the upcoming bank holiday could be the hottest on record, with 'historic' temperatures of 34°C anticipated in the greater London area and southeast England.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds expected to lash the UK's south coast, with forecasters warning of potential disruption from strong gusts.
The UK Met Office has issued a week-long 'red alert' for hay fever, anticipating high pollen levels that could affect approximately 10 million people across the country.