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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Albert Toth

Here’s what the strongest-ever El Nino means for UK weather in 2027

Next year is forecast to be the UK’s hottest on record due to an “unprecedented” El Nino event, the Met Office has warned.

This comes as the summer of 2026 is set to be the UK’s hottest since records began, with even average conditions in August meaning the record set last year will be surpassed.

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