UK records hottest day of year as western Europe swelters once again
LONDON — The U.K. recorded its hottest day of the year Thursday during an excessively dry stretch that saw multiple fires break out as an intense stretch of hot weather continued to grip Europe. The Met Office said the temperature of 38.1 degrees Celsius (100.6 degrees Fahrenheit) in west London was a tenth of a degree higher than the previous record set June 28. It remained below the U.K.’s…
The UK recorded its hottest day of the year on Thursday, with temperatures reaching 38.1 degrees Celsius (100.6 degrees Fahrenheit) in west London, according to the Met Office. This marks a tenth of a degree higher than the previous record set on June 28. The intense stretch of hot weather has caused multiple fires to break out across western Europe, with at least two new grass fires reported in central England's West Midlands.
France has also experienced extreme heat, with temperatures approaching 41 C (106 F) in several areas.
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