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New red heat warning in place but cooler weather on the way
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- EPABy Elizabeth Rizzini Lead Weather Presenter Published21 minutes ago Temperatures are building quickly again on Friday for parts of the UK after another record-breaking day on Thursday.
- Many parts of southern England and Wales endured overnight temperatures which widely remained in excess of 20C.
- A Met Office red warning for extreme heat is in place for parts of south-east and central southern England up to Oxfordshire until 9pm, where temperatures could reach 35-37C (95F to 98.6F).
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EPABy Elizabeth Rizzini Lead Weather Presenter Published21 minutes ago Temperatures are building quickly again on Friday for parts of the UK after another record-breaking day on Thursday.
Many parts of southern England and Wales endured overnight temperatures which widely remained in excess of 20C.
A Met Office red warning for extreme heat is in place for parts of south-east and central southern England up to Oxfordshire until 9pm, where temperatures could reach 35-37C (95F to 98.6F).
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