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September Heatwave Brings High Temperatures to Europe and Brief Warmth to the UK

morning · · thread: Half of England Officially Declared in Drought Amid Record Low Rainfall

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  • The Independent United Kingdom · Centre-left · Sultan Muhammad Abuljadayel and Evgeny Lebedev
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter

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Parts of the UK could see temperatures reach 28C on Sunday as a burst of summer like warmth returns. This increase in temperature is driven by southerly winds drawing hot and humid air from continental Europe. While south east England may hit 27C or 28C, other areas of England and Wales are expected to see temperatures in the mid 20s. The warmth will be short lived; temperatures are forecast to cool by Tuesday with rain and showers expected across the region. In southern Europe, a heat dome created by high pressure is bringing intense heat to France, Spain, Italy, and the Balkan region. Some locations in Spain have already reached 45.7C, and temperatures in Spain and Italy are expected to remain between 38C and 42C in coastal areas and low lying valleys. French and Spanish weather services have warned of an increased risk of wildfires due to parched landscapes. While the UK will experience a brief spike in temperature, the heatwave in southern Europe is expected to be more long lived. By Tuesday, temperatures across Europe are generally expected to decrease.

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The center left outlet framed the event around the concept of a heat dome and highlighted the environmental risks such as wildfires.
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The center outlet focused on the specific meteorological details and the regional temperature breakdown for the UK.

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