june uk heat surge map

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The UK Met Office has issued warnings related to summer weather, including heatwave forecasts and a

In June, the UK Met Office provided weather updates highlighting a surge in heat, with forecasts suggesting a higher likelihood of summer heatwaves. Alongside heat warnings, yellow thunderstorm warnings were issued for regions such as Wales and north-east Scotland, indicating heavy downpours and thunderstorms. Discussions and reports also connected these weather patterns to broader concerns about rising temperatures, potentially exceeding 1.