Heatwaves: All you need to know
Matt Taylor explains exactly what defines a heatwave in the UK.
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Weather for the Week Ahead
5th August 2022 Last updated at 15:37
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Turning increasingly warm and dry over the next few days. Chris Fawkes has the long range forecast.
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