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London heatwave ends with rain and thunderstorms on Saturday

15 August 2026 · in 80 words

London heatwave ends with rain and thunderstorms on Saturday

The Met Office has forecast rain for several regions on Saturday, following Thursday's temperatures of 38.1C in Kew, southwest London. The nation's fifth heatwave, which generated high temperatures and concerns about drought, is concluding with thunderstorms. Forecasters expect thunderstorms on Saturday morning.

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