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2. Provisional record edges up to 36.7C (98F) in Merryfield, Somerset

Thu Jun 25, 2026, 12:02 PM

15 hrs ago

A provisional temperature of 36.7C has been recorded in Merryfield, Somerset - making it a new record temperature for June in England.

In Wales, provisional temperatures hit 36.6C at Cardiff Bute Park. That's also the hottest temperature recorded ever in June.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cz9lj5nyzwvt?post=asset%3Af28d7509-15af-41ab-a63f-d3a4edff4a8b#post

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Provisional record edges up to 36.7C (98F) in Merryfield, Somerset muriel_volestrangler 15 hrs ago #2