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UK Braces for Record-Breaking 29°C Heatwave

5/1/2025

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The UK is on high alert as a heatwave looms, with temperatures soaring to 29°C on Thursday, threatening to shatter long-standing records. The Met Office cautions that if the mercury climbs to 30°C, it will be the earliest such heatwave since 1860. Meanwhile, chilly coastal waters pose dangers for those heading to the beach.

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The UK is on high alert as a heatwave looms, with temperatures soaring to 29°C on Thursday, threatening to shatter long-standing records. The Met Office cautions that if the mercury climbs to 30°C, it will be the earliest such heatwave since 1860. Meanwhile, chilly coastal waters pose dangers for those heading to the beach.