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UK weather: Mini heatwave bringing temperatures up to 35C for Wimbledon UK weather: Mini heatwave bringing temperatures up to 35C for Wimbledon
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A mini heatwave is due to arrive in the UK next week, just in time for Wimbledon.A mini heatwave is due to arrive in the UK next week, just in time for Wimbledon.
Temperatures are expected to top 30C in parts of south-east England, which will bask in at least six days of dry and sunny weather, according to the Met Office.Temperatures are expected to top 30C in parts of south-east England, which will bask in at least six days of dry and sunny weather, according to the Met Office.
The outlook for the last days of Glastonbury, the Goodwood Festival of Speed and London Pride on Sunday is looking more mixed, with the possibility of showery rain.The outlook for the last days of Glastonbury, the Goodwood Festival of Speed and London Pride on Sunday is looking more mixed, with the possibility of showery rain.
A spokesperson for the Met Office said next week would see a “real change” in temperatures, which have been average or below normal for the rest of June.A spokesperson for the Met Office said next week would see a “real change” in temperatures, which have been average or below normal for the rest of June.
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A tropical continental airmass is bringing the heat up from Spain and over France, which is expected to reach 40C.A tropical continental airmass is bringing the heat up from Spain and over France, which is expected to reach 40C.
The Met has forecast hot days and humid nights for the start of July, with temperatures in Scotland expected to reach the mid 20s and southern Britain to reach the mid 30s.The Met has forecast hot days and humid nights for the start of July, with temperatures in Scotland expected to reach the mid 20s and southern Britain to reach the mid 30s.
“It’s worth saying that there is some uncertainty about how much of the hot weather from the continent will reach us, and it may only last a couple of days before temperatures drop a little,” a spokesperson said.“It’s worth saying that there is some uncertainty about how much of the hot weather from the continent will reach us, and it may only last a couple of days before temperatures drop a little,” a spokesperson said.
“As is traditional with hot weather in the UK in the summer it may end with thunderstorms.”“As is traditional with hot weather in the UK in the summer it may end with thunderstorms.”
The heat could make conditions sweltering for tennis players at Wimbledon and the 500,000 spectators expected to watch the likes of Andy Murray, Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova.The heat could make conditions sweltering for tennis players at Wimbledon and the 500,000 spectators expected to watch the likes of Andy Murray, Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova.
Nick Kyrgios’s victory over Rafael Nadal was the most extraordinary result of the fortnight and featured the most memorable shot – a through-the-legs half-volley winner from the baseline.
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Petra Kvitova’s performance was one of the best seen in a women’s final for many a year. When the Czech strikes the ball as cleanly as she did against Eugenie Bouchard she is almost unplayable.
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The sight of Novak Djokovic and Grigor Dimitrov both lying spreadeagled on either side of the net during their semi-final showed how players can throw themselves around a grass court in a way they would not contemplate on other surfaces.
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There is nothing more satisfying than seeing a game plan work out. Alizé Cornet carried hers out to perfection to beat Serena Williams. Was there a happier face at Wimbledon than Cornet’s after her victory?
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Andy Murray’s defence of his title ended in disappointment, but some of his tennis in the first four rounds was sensational. He made Roberto Bautista Agut, the world No 23, look like a novice.
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Of all Roger Federer’s performances, his dismantling of Milos Raonic in the semi-final was one of the best demonstrations of the pressure a great champion can impose on even the most talented of opponents.
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She did not go as far as Nick Kyrgios, but Zarina Diyas was the surprise package in the women’s draw. She is also a genuine Kazakh rather than the Russian imports who often compete under the Kazakhstan flag.
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At no time in the history of tennis has the game been so similar on all surfaces, but Radek Stepanek reminded us in his second-round match against Novak Djokovic how graceful grass-court tennis can be.
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Wimbledon insisted on strict observance of its whites-only rule for players, but thankfully that did not apply to spectators. Hats off to the “Fanatics” who provided so much colour – and noise – in their support of the Australians.
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Eugenie Bouchard emerged as a player who will charm the Wimbledon crowd for years to come. What better way to win over the British public than to be named after a member of the royal family?
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The Hampton Court Flower Show is also starting on Tuesday, which is forecast to be 28C and sunny for the opening day.The Hampton Court Flower Show is also starting on Tuesday, which is forecast to be 28C and sunny for the opening day.
A mostly dry day is expected at Glastonbury today, with sunshine for much of tomorrow and the possibility of rain showers on Sunday.A mostly dry day is expected at Glastonbury today, with sunshine for much of tomorrow and the possibility of rain showers on Sunday.
Next week’s heatwave comes after unsettled weather caused by the remnants of Tropical Storm Bill.Next week’s heatwave comes after unsettled weather caused by the remnants of Tropical Storm Bill.
On Thursday, flash-floods hit parts of the North East, sending torrents Earlier today, parts of the North East of England experienced flash-flooding when the remnants of Tropical Storm Bill passed over the region.On Thursday, flash-floods hit parts of the North East, sending torrents Earlier today, parts of the North East of England experienced flash-flooding when the remnants of Tropical Storm Bill passed over the region.
Cars in Cullercoats in Tyne and Wear were pictured struggling to pass through flooded streets.Cars in Cullercoats in Tyne and Wear were pictured struggling to pass through flooded streets.
However, although the showers could continue across the North East - with the possibility of some heavy downpours - the weather system is not expected to last.However, although the showers could continue across the North East - with the possibility of some heavy downpours - the weather system is not expected to last.
Motorists are being advised to keep hydrated and ensure that their cars have enough engine coolant.Motorists are being advised to keep hydrated and ensure that their cars have enough engine coolant.
Luke Bosdet, a spokesperson for the AA, warned that new road surfaces could melt in the heat.Luke Bosdet, a spokesperson for the AA, warned that new road surfaces could melt in the heat.
He said: “The thing about roads is that they act a bit like storage heaters - they tend to hold the heat. It is normally in late July and August that we start to see damage to the roads.”He said: “The thing about roads is that they act a bit like storage heaters - they tend to hold the heat. It is normally in late July and August that we start to see damage to the roads.”