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The Met Office has issued a forecast for thunderstorms and heavy rain across London on Friday afternoon, after a sunny start to the day. The warning follows a summer that saw temperatures reach 38.1 °C, the highest on record for the capital.
An emergency alert warning of extreme wildfire risk was sent to mobile phones across the UK on 14 August 2026, disrupting television broadcasts. Barnet residents were advised to avoid barbecues, fireworks and other fire risks as temperatures reached 38.1°C in London.
During a 33-degree heatwave, a couple in Ealing park was observed using an Aldi leaf blower as a makeshift fan. The retailer is launching the garden tool for £29.99 on 13th August.
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