UK heatwave sees highest-ever temperatures recorded
Posted on AllSides July 19th, 2022
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The UK has recorded a temperature of over 40C (104F) for the first time - as the heat continues to rise.
Thermometers hit 40.2C at London Heathrow at 12.50 BST, breaking a record temperature of 39.1C in Charlwood, Surrey, registered earlier.
But Tuesday's temperatures are expected to climb higher still, with places along the A1/M1 corridor expected to see up to 42C later.
Scotland is also expected to surpass its historic reading of 32.9C.
In Wales, Rhyl, Flintshire, recorded 33.4C at 11:00 BST.
The Met Office has issued a red...