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How long will the London heatwave last? Latest Met Office forecast predicts even longer hot spell

The Standard

The Standard

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July 10, 2026

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How long will the London heatwave last? Latest Met Office forecast predicts even longer hot spell

Latest forecast as searing temperatures reach heatwave peak

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The Standard

lean right

· Jul 8, 2026

How hot will it get during the London heatwave? Temperatures set to rise even higher today

Will London survive the looming heatwave?

JOE.co.uk

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· Jul 1, 2026

Weather chart shows exact date UK faces hottest day in history

It looks like a long summer Weather forecasting models suggest temperatures could hit 41C in parts of the UK next week, while the Met Office says another heatwave is on the cards Brits could soon find themselves facing yet another heatwave as the UK may see its hottest day ever. According to the Met Office, []

Daily Mail

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· Jul 5, 2026

You wait ages for a heatwave, then three turn up at once! UK set to sizzle for THIRD time this summer, with temperatures expected to top out at 34C next week

You wait ages for a heatwave, then three turn up at once! UK set to sizzle for THIRD time this summer, with temperatures expected to top out at 34C next week

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 11, 2026

UK catat rekod suhu tertinggi lebih 34 darjah Celsius

LONDON: United Kingdom (UK) pada Khamis mencatatkan hari kelapan bagi tahun 2026 dengan suhu melonjak melebihi 34 darjah Celsius sekali gus memecahkan rekod terdahulu dengan perbezaan sehari, menurut Pejabat Meteorologi. Agensi cuaca UK itu menerusi hantaran di laman X memaklumkan bahawa bacaan suhu sementara mencecah 34.4 darjah Celsius telah dilaporkan di Wisley yang terletak di ... Read more The post UK catat rekod suhu tertinggi lebih 34 darjah Celsius appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

The Local Italy

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· Jun 23, 2026

When will Italy's scorching heatwave end?

It's already pushing temperatures up to 40°C and is set to intensify further – but exactly how much longer will the first major heatwave of the summer last?

Le Monde

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· Jul 6, 2026

France faces new heatwave with temperatures reaching 40°C

Heat swept across much of the country on Monday, with temperatures reaching up to 38°C and even 40°C in the southwest. The third major heatwave of the year is expected to be both intense and prolonged, likely lasting around 12 days.

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Related coverage for "How long will the London heatwave last? Latest Met Office forecast predicts even longer hot spell ": The Standard — How hot will it get during the London heatwave? Temperatures set to rise even higher today . JOE.co.uk — Weather chart shows exact date UK faces hottest day in history. Daily Mail — You wait ages for a heatwave, then three turn up at once! UK set to sizzle for THIRD time this summer, with temperatures expected to top out at 34C next week. Utusan Malaysia — UK catat rekod suhu tertinggi lebih 34 darjah Celsius. The Local Italy — When will Italy's scorching heatwave end? . Le Monde — France faces new heatwave with temperatures reaching 40°C