The rare warning was first issued last July. It states that there could be a danger to life or potential serious illness as a result of the scorching temperatures.

placeholder image — The rare warning was first issued last July. It states that there could be a danger to life or potential serious illness as a result of the scorching temperatures.

In Pictures: UK basks in heatwave ahead of more dangerous temperatures

By Staff reporter

Published 11th Jul 2022, 17:55 GMT

Updated 11th Jul 2022, 18:25 GMT

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The record temperature for this year so far is 32.7C – recorded at Heathrow last month.

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The record temperature for this year so far is 32.7C – recorded at Heathrow last month.

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For people not at work in South Wales, a day at the beach beckoned.

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For people not at work in South Wales, a day at the beach beckoned.

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