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UK Endures Back-to-Back Record Heatwaves, May-June 35°C

6/27/2026

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The UK has endured two unprecedented heatwaves in two months, breaking records not seen since 1911.
A June heatwave broke the all-time June record and is expected to ease by next week.
In May, a high-pressure heat dome produced dry, sunny conditions and set a May record of 35.1 °C at Kew Gardens.
Low-pressure Atlantic systems delivered most June rainfall early, prompting meteorologists to warn of later heatwaves.

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The UK has endured two unprecedented heatwaves in two months, breaking records not seen since 1911.
A June heatwave broke the all-time June record and is expected to ease by next week.
In May, a high-pressure heat dome produced dry, sunny conditions and set a May record of 35.1 °C at Kew Gardens.
Low-pressure Atlantic systems delivered most June rainfall early, prompting meteorologists to warn of later heatwaves.