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Mya Bollan

Met Office responds to 40C heatwave rumours after record temperatures reported

A baking summer may be on the way once again, with temperatures well above average forecast as things take a turn for the toasty.

Various forecasters and weather charts are expecting a heatwave across the country this summer. However, the national weather agency says that is is not yet possible to provide an accurate prediction of exact temperatures this far in advance.

In response to the heatwave rumours, the Met Office Tweeted: "There are a few misleading headlines around about heatwaves at the moment. Here's our #FactCheck on the current forecast, and a reminder that it's not possible to forecast the highest temperature this summer at this range."

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