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Samuel Port

Weird rain smell on hot pavement explained by the Met Office

The rain is going to smell weird following the UK heatwave and the Met Office has explained why.

We've been experiencing temperatures of more than 30C in Leeds with rain forecasted to fall heavily tomorrow (August 16). This smell may become all too familiar in the coming days as a yellow weather warning has been put in place for thunderstorms.

There is a distinctive smell as it hits the pavement following a heatwave. Taking to social media, the Met Office has to clarify what causes the odd smell.

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