UK weather: Britons to finally see cooler temperatures this weekend as heatwave ends after hottest day of year
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After five punishing heatwaves this summer, Britons can finally look forward to some respite as the country's hot spell draws to a close.Thursday saw mercury levels provisionally climb to 38.1C at Kew Gardens in London, surpassing the previous annual high of 38C recorded in Norfolk back in June.It marked the fifth hottest day ever documented in the UK, with the record being July 19 2022 when temperatures at Coningsby, Lincolnshire, reached 40.3C.Across central and southern England, a staggering 40 locations registered readings of 36C or above, while Pershore in Worcestershire matched the earlier Norfolk peak at 38C.
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Today is set to be the last day of sweltering conditions for most, with forecasters predicting highs of 34C across parts of south-east England.
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