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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Harry Taylor

Heatwave in south-east England could hit 33C this week, says Met Office

Children playing in water feature
The Southbank Centre in London this weekend. The Health Security Agency has advised children to stay out of the sun in the oppressive heat. Photograph: Gary Calton/The Observer

Britons will face sweltering conditions this week with a heatwave that could bring highs of up to 33C, and forecasters are warning that a new UK record temperature could be set.

On Sunday, the hottest temperature recorded in the UK, according to the Met Office, was 29.5C in Wisley, Surrey. Scotland saw its hottest day of the year, with 28.9C in Fife.

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