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       UK weather: The latest Met Office forecast

       Most of the country was expected to see another day of hot and dry weather, after temperatures had soared into the late 20s and early 30Cs this week.

       Road melting were reported across the country during the heat, including in Cornwall, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Worcestershire - all covered a extreme heat warning due to expire at the end of Thursday.

       Despite the warm weather, parts of the country have been hit with hail over the past week, which has crushed gardens and smashed windows in some places. In Leicestershire, residents described it as the size of tennis balls.

       The heatwave has been forecast to continue until the weekend, with the weather expected to take a more unsettled turn and temperatures due to fall back towards average.

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       Hello and welcome to our rolling coverage of UK weather amid the current heatwave.

       Zoe Tidman 22 July 2021 07:52

       1626936847 Roads melt across country

       The blistering temperatures of the last few days have led to roads melting in several areas of England, with the surface sticking to car tyres.

       Road crews have sought to alleviate disruption by spreading grit and dust on the asphalt to create temporary solid surfaces until more extensive examinations and repairs can be undertaken.

       Road melting has been reported in places such as Cornwall, Somerset, Worcestershire and Staffordshire.

       Celine Wadhera and Liam James report:

       UK Weather: British roads melt in heatwave ahead of ‘torrential’ weekend rain Roads have been melting amid the UK’s first ‘extreme heat’ warning

       Zoe Tidman 22 July 2021 07:54

       1626938375 Thursday’s forecast

       Here is what the Met Office says about the forecast for today:

       “Another hot, dry and sunny day for most. Isolated afternoon showers may affect parts of Wales, northern and central England and more cloud in western parts turning sunshine more hazy. Cloudier in the far north.”

       Zoe Tidman 22 July 2021 08:19

       1626940668 UK braces for wet weekend

       A heatwave which has baked the UK over the last few days is expected to end with thunderstorms across much of England and Wales this weekend, forecasters have warned.

       The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning across much of England and Wales on Saturday and Sunday, saying heavy rain and thundery showers could cause flooding and transport disruption.

       But meteorologist Tom Morgan said that while some areas within the warning zone could see a month’s worth of rain, the storms were unlikely to be as bad as those seen on Tuesday.

       “The weekend weather is just going to be more generally wet,” he said.

       PA

       Zoe Tidman 22 July 2021 08:57

       1626942298 People bask in sunshine

       The UK is set for another hot day today as this week’s heatwave continues.

       Here are some images of Britons making the most of the sunshine yesterday:

       People enjoy the sun on Southend beach in Essex

       (PA)

       A swimmer dives into the water at Hampstead Heath men's bathing pond in London

       (AFP via Getty Images)

       People enjoy the warm weather on West Kirby beach in Merseyside

       (REUTERS)

       Zoe Tidman 22 July 2021 09:24

       1626942928 How to spot heatstroke

       As the UK’s hot weather is set to carry on, how can you ensure you stay safe and well during the heatwave?

       Sabrina Barr takes a look at how to spot the signs of heatstroke and how to treat it:

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       Zoe Tidman 22 July 2021 09:35

       1626945087 ‘Warm and sunny’ morning

       The Met Office says this morning will be “warm and sunny” for most of the UK.

       See their forecast here:

       Zoe Tidman 22 July 2021 10:11

       1626948962 Tips for sleeping in warm weather

       As the warm weather looks set to continue, here are some tips on how to good night’s sleep in the heat:

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       Zoe Tidman 22 July 2021 11:16

       1626950757 West to see warmest temperatures

       The hottest temperatures today will be in the West, according to the Met Office.

       See forecast here:

       Zoe Tidman 22 July 2021 11:45

       1626956208 Where is UK is facing cooler weather?

       While most of the UK is facing warm weather today, temperatures are cooler in some areas.

       See the Met Office’s tweet on this:

       Zoe Tidman 22 July 2021 13:16