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  1. An extreme heat wave in the U.K. caused record high temperatures and resulted in seven fatalities.
  2. The Met Office provided weather updates and forecasts for England, noting temperature records were set in Greater Manchester.

The Met Office provided forecasts on the heatwave, noting that a new temperature record was set in Hawarden, Flintshire (North Wales).

2 reports, 2 independent Updated May 27
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The Met Office provided forecasts on the heatwave, noting that a new temperature record was set in Hawarden, Flintshire (North Wales).

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  1. Temperature records were set on May 26, 2026, at a location involving Newport, Monmouthshire, Clwyd, Hawarden Airport, Met Office, and Kew Gardens.Sub-event
  2. Met Office issues heatwave forecasts; record set in Flintshire.1 source

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The Met Office provided weather updates and forecasts for England, noting temperature records were set in Greater Manchester.

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