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The UK could see temperatures hitting 30C this weekend as the mercury gradually rises over the coming days with a high pressure system taking control after a chilly start to the week

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Forecasters are expecting the mercury to hit the high 20s in southern and eastern England by the end of the week and it could soar further next week.

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The 12.4C daily maximum temperature is second only to July 27, 2000, when the mercury topped out at 12C.

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There are even some computer models suggesting the mercury could top 40C in some parts of southern England as searing heat arrives from the south

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