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Drought Strikes England as Temperatures Hit 28°C

9/7/2026

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  • The United Kingdom sees brief summer-like warmth, reaching 28 °C.
  • Parched grass appears on London's Wimbledon Common as drought affects two-thirds of England.
  • A southerly wind will draw hot, humid air, raising southeast England temperatures to 27-28 °C.
  • Low pressure moving toward north-west Scotland will bring heavy rain and 40-45 mph gusts.
  • A cold front will lower UK temperatures by Tuesday after Monday’s coastal gales in north-west Scotland.