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Temperatures to reach over 27 degrees today as hose pipe bans looking 'increasingly likely'

Today will be another hot and dry day.
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Sam Neill, star of the Jurassic Park films, dies aged 78

'Sudden and unexpected': Jurassic Park star Sam Neill dies aged 78: family
Northern Ireland-born actor, and star of Jurassic Park, Sam Neill dies aged 78

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KTLA 5
· Jul 7, 2026
Above average temps to hit SoCal this week
KTLA Meteorologist Vera Jimenez reports on the spike in temperatures heading for Southern California this week. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1
WOMI – 1490 AM – Owensboro
· Jun 26, 2026
Dangerous Heat to Intensify Across the Tri-State
Dangerous Heat to Intensify Across the Tri-State
ArcaMax
· Jul 8, 2026
Here come the 110s: July heat wave moves into Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas has not seen 110-degree temperatures this year. That is about to change. Starting today, the valley is expected to hit 110 or above for the next four days. Today’s forecast high is 110; Thursday is 111, Friday is 110 and...
TheJournal.ie
· Jun 27, 2026
Cooler weather returns after record-breaking heat as rain spreads across Ireland
There will be temperature highs of 22 degrees nationwide today, with cooler conditions expected tomorrow.
DNyuz
· Jun 22, 2026
Heat, humidity ahead for Southern California. Here’s where it will be hottest
If it’s starting to feel a little stuffy around here, it’s not just you, it’s a preview of what’s coming for the rest of the week in Southern California. According to the National Weather Service, a heat spell expected to peak on Wednesday is also going to be coupled with something Southern Californians aren’t typically []
Le Monde
· Jul 9, 2026
Western Europe experiences hottest June on record
Searing heatwaves brought an average temperature of 20.74°C in June, more than 3°C above the norm. Experts are predicting more intense and longer-lasting heatwaves for the region.
The New European
· Jul 6, 2026
Dilettante: How I learned to hate the great British heatwave
I used to pray for days of 30-degree temperatures. But this year, something has shifted
Guinee news
· Jul 6, 2026
Conakry pourra-t-elle échapper aux inondations mortelles cette fois-ci ?
Depuis le début de ce mois de juin, la saison des pluies s’est pointée à l’horizon avec les premières tempêtes qui annoncent les fortes pluies les jours à venir. Victimes à chaque hivernage, les populations s’inquiètent et s’interrogent. Les autorités ont-elles pris des dispositions pour échapper cette fois-ci aux inondations mortelles et aux dégâts matériels ? []
Financial Times
· Jun 22, 2026
Met Office issues rare red weather warning as heatwave hits UK
Temperatures expected to break June records, prompting concerns about public health
Euro Weekly News
· Jul 9, 2026
Experts warn of the risks of extreme heat in chronically ill people
High temperatures cause severe dehydration and overexertion of the cardiovascular system. The Vithas Alicante and Vithas Medimar hospitals recommend extreme []
Associated Press
· Jul 10, 2026
Much of America is about to swelter under climate-fueled heat dome
Most of America’s Lower 48 states are about to swelter under an unusually large, strong and long-lasting heat dome. The National Weather Service calls the upcoming heat wave “significant and dangerous.”
The Rising Nepal
· Jun 24, 2026
Mercury continuously rising in Tarai region
Kathmandu, June 24: The Tarai region has been experiencing hotter days continuously for the past few days. The temperatu...
Scientific American
· Jul 1, 2026
Global ocean temperatures are entering “uncharted territory,” climate scientists say
Sea surface temperatures in late June reached nearly 70 degrees Fahrenheit on average, shattering records
BBC News
· Jul 2, 2026
Dangerous heatwave scorches US ahead of Fourth of July holiday
Millions are enduring dangerous heat and humidity, with temperatures expected to stay at 38C (100F) for several days.
The Watchers
· Jul 13, 2026
Record-breaking heat to peak through July 14 from the Great Basin to the Northern Plains, U.S.
Dangerous and potentially record-breaking heat is forecast to peak through July 14, 2026, across the western and north-central United States. Billings, Montana, already shattered its all-time temperature record on July 12, while Salt Lake City, Utah, tied for its second-highest reading ever, just short of its own all-time mark. More locations could still challenge records as the heat continues into Tuesday. Very warm nights are adding to the danger by increasing heat stress over several consecutive days. Source
The Independent
· Jun 29, 2026
Extreme heat forces cancelations and closures in Midwest as eastern US braces for scorching temps
The intense conditions are now spreading eastward, with ‘feels-like’ temperatures expected to soar above 100 degrees Fahrenheit in many areas
WRAL News
· Nov 11, 2025
Tuesday is a WRAL Weather Alert Day; strong storms expected around noon
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Fortune
· Jun 26, 2026
Europe is warming twice as fast as the rest of the planet — and it would be impossible without climate change, study says
The World Weather Attribution rapid study found the heat is 200 times more likely today than it would have been 20 years ago.
The Economic Times
· Jul 7, 2026
15 more districts face rain deficiency
15 more districts face rain deficiency
Bacon’s Rebellion
· Jul 3, 2026
Virginia as California — but with 98% Humidity
Virginia as California — but with 98% Humidity
The Standard
· Jun 25, 2026
Thunderstorm warning issued for Scotland after days of baking heat
Temperatures in the high 20Cs across large parts of the country look set to make way for more unsettled conditions.
Daily Mail
· Jun 25, 2026
Think this is bad? Imminent super El Niño could make UK temperatures even HOTTER later this summer, expert warns
Think this is bad? Imminent super El Niño could make UK temperatures even HOTTER later this summer, expert warns
Medical Daily
· Jul 7, 2026
The East Coast Heat That Killed 25 People Is Now Moving South and West — Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Denver Are Next
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Anadolu Agency
· Jun 29, 2026
US weather agency warns of “dangerous” heat wave across central, eastern US
Heat indices expected to reach 46C (115F) as major heat wave threatens July 4 holiday
NBC News
· Jul 5, 2026
Record heat suspected in over 20 deaths as severe weather puts damper on Fourth of July festivities
Record-setting heat is suspected in 22 deaths from the Deep South to the Midwest to the East Coast, authorities said, with the temperature highs also suppressing some Fourth of July celebrations.
Irish Mirror
· Jul 6, 2026
Stark heatwave warning: Met Eireann flags heat stress, drought and wildfires as temperatures to top 30C
Met Éireann said the high temperatures will occur this week, lasting into next week, with heatwave conditions expected
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Related coverage for "Temperatures to reach over 27 degrees today as hose pipe bans looking 'increasingly likely'": KTLA 5 — Above average temps to hit SoCal this week. WOMI – 1490 AM – Owensboro — Dangerous Heat to Intensify Across the Tri-State. ArcaMax — Here come the 110s: July heat wave moves into Las Vegas. TheJournal.ie — Cooler weather returns after record-breaking heat as rain spreads across Ireland. DNyuz — Heat, humidity ahead for Southern California. Here’s where it will be hottest. Le Monde — Western Europe experiences hottest June on record. The New European — Dilettante: How I learned to hate the great British heatwave. Guinee news — Conakry pourra-t-elle échapper aux inondations mortelles cette fois-ci ?. Financial Times — Met Office issues rare red weather warning as heatwave hits UK. Euro Weekly News — Experts warn of the risks of extreme heat in chronically ill people. Associated Press — Much of America is about to swelter under climate-fueled heat dome. The Rising Nepal — Mercury continuously rising in Tarai region. Scientific American — Global ocean temperatures are entering “uncharted territory,” climate scientists say. BBC News — Dangerous heatwave scorches US ahead of Fourth of July holiday . The Watchers — Record-breaking heat to peak through July 14 from the Great Basin to the Northern Plains, U.S.. The Independent — Extreme heat forces cancelations and closures in Midwest as eastern US braces for scorching temps. WRAL News — Tuesday is a WRAL Weather Alert Day; strong storms expected around noon. Fortune — Europe is warming twice as fast as the rest of the planet — and it would be impossible without climate change, study says. The Economic Times — 15 more districts face rain deficiency . Bacon’s Rebellion — Virginia as California — but with 98% Humidity. The Standard — Thunderstorm warning issued for Scotland after days of baking heat. Daily Mail — Think this is bad? Imminent super El Niño could make UK temperatures even HOTTER later this summer, expert warns. Medical Daily — The East Coast Heat That Killed 25 People Is Now Moving South and West — Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Denver Are Next. Anadolu Agency — US weather agency warns of “dangerous” heat wave across central, eastern US. NBC News — Record heat suspected in over 20 deaths as severe weather puts damper on Fourth of July festivities. Irish Mirror — Stark heatwave warning: Met Eireann flags heat stress, drought and wildfires as temperatures to top 30C