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  1. An extreme heat wave in the U.K. caused record high temperatures and resulted in seven fatalities.

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

14 reports, 9 independent Updated Aug 25
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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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  1. The Met Office provided forecasts on the heatwave, noting that a new temperature record was set in Hawarden, Flintshire (North Wales).Sub-event
  2. A thunderstorm warning was issued for Bangor, England on May 27, 2026.Sub-event
  3. Jordan Lawson documented weather conditions in the Bolton area of Greater Manchester on May 28, 2026.Sub-event
  4. Temperature records were set in Greater Manchester during the ongoing UK heatwave.1 source
  5. Professor warns of climate change impacts on UK infrastructure as new temperature records are broken.1 source
  6. Met Office tracked temperature records in Cornwall, England.1 source

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