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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Will there be a heatwave this weekend? Experts weigh in as temperatures to hit 30C

Temperatures are set to hit 30C this weekend, leading many to believe that the UK is at the beginning of a coming heatwave. But while it could be the warmest start to the month on record, experts say the truth is less clear.

The Met Office definition of a heatwave is three consecutive days of temperatures exceeding the “heatwave threshold”, which varies across the country.

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