Met Office to confirm 2026 as UK's hottest summer on record

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How did the left and right cover Met Office to confirm 2026 as UK's hottest summer on record?

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Which outlets covered Met Office to confirm 2026 as UK's hottest summer on record?

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What is expected to be confirmed about summer 2026 in the UK?

The Met Office is expected to confirm that summer 2026 was the UK's hottest on record. This would surpass the previous record set in summer 2025, which had a mean temperature of 16.10°C.

What weather events occurred during summer 2026?

Summer 2026 experienced five separate heatwaves, during which multiple temperature records were broken. The meteorological summer concluded with wet and windy weather affecting parts of the UK on September 1, 2026.

What are the current drought conditions in the UK?

As of September 1, 2026, most of England and all of Wales remained in drought. Experts have warned that these conditions will continue to worsen unless sustained rainfall occurs across the country.