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UK Faces Fourth Heatwave with Health Alerts Issued

8/10/2025

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The UK is bracing for its fourth heatwave this summer, with temperatures soaring above 30C and a yellow health alert issued across much of England, signaling potential health risks. Wales could even break temperature records. As remnants of ex-tropical storm Dexter loom, thunderstorms may soon follow, adding to the intensity of this sweltering season.

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The UK is bracing for its fourth heatwave this summer, with temperatures soaring above 30C and a yellow health alert issued across much of England, signaling potential health risks. Wales could even break temperature records. As remnants of ex-tropical storm Dexter loom, thunderstorms may soon follow, adding to the intensity of this sweltering season.