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Solar eclipse weather prospects

[Published 07:00 12/08/2026]

The sun. Posted by Brian Gaze

Long sunny periods will lead to a very hot day in southern and central areas, but also potentially fine conditions for viewing the solar eclipse. In the north things are more mixed, with a greater risk of cloud. The highest temperatures in the latest hot spell are expected to be tomorrow when 38°C may be reached....READ IN FULL

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