Summer 2026 on course to be UK's hottest on record
The UK is on track to experience its hottest summer on record in 2026, according to the Met Office. Only average weather conditions for the rest of August are needed to surpass the previous record, which was established just last year, indicating a concerning trend of escalating summer temperatures.
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Summer 2026 on course to be UK's hottest on record, says Met Office
The UK is on track to experience its hottest summer on record in 2026, according to the Met Office. Only average weather conditions for the rest of August are needed to surpass the previous record, which was established just last year, indicating a concerning trend of escalating summer temperatures.
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