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| Temperatures expected to remain high across UK | Temperatures expected to remain high across UK |
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| Temperatures were expected to continue rising following the hottest day of the year on Saturday. | Temperatures were expected to continue rising following the hottest day of the year on Saturday. |
| The mercury reached a high of 32.4C (90.3F) in Cavendish, Suffolk, on Saturday, but it could be eclipsed in parts of London or East Anglia later on Sunday. | The mercury reached a high of 32.4C (90.3F) in Cavendish, Suffolk, on Saturday, but it could be eclipsed in parts of London or East Anglia later on Sunday. |
| The temperature beat the previous record for 2012 when 31.4C (88.5F) was recorded at London's Olympic Park on 25 July. | The temperature beat the previous record for 2012 when 31.4C (88.5F) was recorded at London's Olympic Park on 25 July. |
| East Anglia and south-east England experienced the hottest weather on Saturday, which saw thousands flocking to seaside towns and sales of barbecue foods increase. | East Anglia and south-east England experienced the hottest weather on Saturday, which saw thousands flocking to seaside towns and sales of barbecue foods increase. |
| Much of the UK was hotter than popular European holiday destinations such as Lanzarote in the Canary Islands, where tourists enjoyed top temperatures of 29.8C (85.64F). | Much of the UK was hotter than popular European holiday destinations such as Lanzarote in the Canary Islands, where tourists enjoyed top temperatures of 29.8C (85.64F). |
| Large parts of France and Italy are also experiencing exceptionally warm temperatures with Paris reaching highs of almost 39C (102.2F) and Florence 38C (100.4F). | Large parts of France and Italy are also experiencing exceptionally warm temperatures with Paris reaching highs of almost 39C (102.2F) and Florence 38C (100.4F). |
| Forecasters predict the temperature in the UK will continue to rise on Sunday, however the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain across large parts of England later. | Forecasters predict the temperature in the UK will continue to rise on Sunday, however the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain across large parts of England later. |
| South-east Wales, the Midlands and northern parts of England are expected to experience isolated thundery downpours, which could cause problems with surface water. | South-east Wales, the Midlands and northern parts of England are expected to experience isolated thundery downpours, which could cause problems with surface water. |
| Conditions in Northern Ireland and Scotland are likely to remain largely dry and bright but with cooler temperatures and a fresher feel. | Conditions in Northern Ireland and Scotland are likely to remain largely dry and bright but with cooler temperatures and a fresher feel. |
| Gareth Harvey, a forecaster with MeteoGroup, the Press Association's weather division, said: "East Anglia and the south-east may see 32C (89.6F) in the afternoon. | |
| "There will be lots of sunny spells but during the afternoon we might see cloud building up and there is a chance of a thundery shower breaking out but that's the exception rather than the rule." | "There will be lots of sunny spells but during the afternoon we might see cloud building up and there is a chance of a thundery shower breaking out but that's the exception rather than the rule." |