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Hottest day of the year forecast for UK | Hottest day of the year forecast for UK |
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Parts of the UK are set to see the hottest day of the year, with soaring temperatures across southern England. | Parts of the UK are set to see the hottest day of the year, with soaring temperatures across southern England. |
The mercury could climb to 34C (93F) in London, according to BBC Weather. | The mercury could climb to 34C (93F) in London, according to BBC Weather. |
Friday was the previous warmest day of the year, with temperatures reaching 30C (86F) at Achnagart in the Highlands and 29.5C (85F) at Porthmadog in north Wales. | Friday was the previous warmest day of the year, with temperatures reaching 30C (86F) at Achnagart in the Highlands and 29.5C (85F) at Porthmadog in north Wales. |
A heatwave across Europe saw France record its all-time highest temperature of 45.9C (114.6F) on Friday. | A heatwave across Europe saw France record its all-time highest temperature of 45.9C (114.6F) on Friday. |
Central and eastern parts of the UK "will be hot and humid" on Saturday, BBC forecaster Gemma Plumb said, predicting temperatures would reach the low 30s. | Central and eastern parts of the UK "will be hot and humid" on Saturday, BBC forecaster Gemma Plumb said, predicting temperatures would reach the low 30s. |
Highs up to 34C (93F) were likely in south-east England, she said. | Highs up to 34C (93F) were likely in south-east England, she said. |
"There will also be a lot of sunshine through today and so the UV levels will be very high." | "There will also be a lot of sunshine through today and so the UV levels will be very high." |
A temperature of 27C (81F) was expected at the Glastonbury Festival in Somerset, with organisers giving away free sun cream and water to help combat the heat. | A temperature of 27C (81F) was expected at the Glastonbury Festival in Somerset, with organisers giving away free sun cream and water to help combat the heat. |
"However, it does look as though some heavy showers and thunderstorms will move into northern parts of the UK as the day progresses and into this evening," Ms Plumb said. | "However, it does look as though some heavy showers and thunderstorms will move into northern parts of the UK as the day progresses and into this evening," Ms Plumb said. |
On Sunday, it is expected to "feel fresher" across the UK, with winds from the west. | On Sunday, it is expected to "feel fresher" across the UK, with winds from the west. |
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