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- A heat wave is affecting several European nations, including England, Italy, and Spain.
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Met Office reports extreme temperatures and lightning strikes across England, with Lang providing forecasts.
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Updated Jun 23
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What happened
Met Office reports extreme temperatures and lightning strikes across England, with Lang providing forecasts.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Shania Twain will open for Harry Styles while a heat warning covers the tour route from London to Swansea.Sub-event
- Extreme heat impacts rail infrastructure operations in England.Sub-event
Met Office records lightning strikes and forecasts extreme temperatures in England.1 source
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The entities involved
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Met Office
United Kingdom's national weather service
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England
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
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