Driest July on record for England and Wales

The month of July has been exceptionally dry, warm and sunny for most of the UK as Tomasz Schafernaker explains.

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Heat health alerts for most of England as temperatures set to rise again

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A heat health alert has been issued for most of England from Monday as temperatures are forecast to reach the mid-30s centigrade.

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BBC Published 3 August 2026

Heat health alerts in England as temperatures set to reach 34C

Temperatures are expected to reach 34C in some areas of England.

Sky Published 3 August 2026

'Truly exceptional': England and Wales see driest July on record, provisional figures show

England and Wales have seen their driest July on record, provisional Met Office figures show.

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Heat health alerts for most of England as temperatures set to rise again

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