The UK experienced its hottest day of the year with temperatures exceeding 33C, especially marked by Frittenden reaching 33.6C. Predictions suggest temperatures may peak at 35C in some areas, primarily in the southeast of England. The heatwave has led to various warnings across the region, while records have been set, such as the hottest start to Wimbledon. Met Office spokesman Stephen Dixon confirmed the high temperatures breaking previous records, indicating that this can be considered an anomaly for the season.
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A high of 33.6C was recorded in Frittenden, Kent, as the UK sweltered in heatwave conditions, with predictions of temperatures peaking at 35C.
Met Office spokesman Stephen Dixon said, ‘We got to 33.1C yesterday at Heathrow, and we're expecting to be just a touch beyond that in London today.’
Much of England has faced warnings of extreme heat this week, marking the hottest start to Wimbledon on record.
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