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Heatwave conditions next week

[Published 12:50 08/08/2026]

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Southern and central regions can expect a hot weekend, but in the north it remains cooler and more changeable. Temperatures dip on Monday before quickly climbing again, with heatwave conditions likely to develop. It's possible that next week will bring some of the hottest weather of what has already been a record-breaking summer....READ IN FULL

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