Forecasters warn of frequent lightning, large hail, gusty winds, and brief heavy downpours in some areas

The exceptional hot and humid weather will continue across London, South East England and East of England as temperatures could rise to 38C

Parts of England are forecast to reach 38°C on Thursday and Friday as the Met Office extends red warning for extreme heat

Temperatures in the UK hit another record high today - reaching 36.4C and breaking Wednesday’s record for the hottest ever June day.

A high of 40C is forecast in the southeast of England on Friday

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The 36. 9C record temperature was chalked in Wattisham, Suffolk, in southeast England, the meteorologists said, breaking the previous high of 36. 7C set on Thursday.

The Met Office has warned that heavy downpours and thunderstorms could develop as temperatures begin to ease after three consecutive days in which the UK's June temperature record…

Teenager dies after entering lake during sweltering heat as temperatures could hit 40C

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The heat the UK has been experiencing has eased today although an amber warning has been extended into tomorrow morning for the east and south east of England.

Forecasters warn of frequent lightning, large hail, gusty winds, and brief heavy downpours in some areas

The alert comes after lightning strikes sparked house fires and more than 800 flights at Heathrow and Gatwick were delayed, with dozens more cancelled as storms swept across parts…

Temperatures will return to June averages next week following record-breaking heat

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