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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maanya Sachdeva

What is a heat dome and will the UK be affected?

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The UK is currently experiencing a delayed summer and surprise burst of sunshine, with temperatures predicted to rise to a potentially record-breaking 32C later this week.

This is around 4C hotter than Ibiza, and British temperatures are also set to be higher than Ayia Napa (30C) and Athens (27C) in Greece.

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