UK heatwave approaches two-week mark
2 sources·Updated July 17, 2026

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- Sky News UK·6d agoParts of England record longest spell without rain since mid-1990s
Temperatures in the UK have risen above 30C for the 13th day in a row, but conditions are expected to cool over the weekend - with "isolated showers" possible.
Read at Sky News UK → - BBC Science·Jul 16UK heatwave approaches two-week mark
All UK nations have experienced recent heatwave conditions but in southern England, the heatwave has now continued for 13 days. Sarah Keith-Lucas looks at how unusual this spell of heat is, and when we might see it easing.
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