UK to be hit with sun flares bringing highs of 31C
After the spring weather got off to a tempestuous start with thunderstorms across the UK, things look to be will hotting going into June.
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After the spring weather got off to a tempestuous start with thunderstorms across the UK, things look to be will hotting going into June.
The UK looks set to be hit with temperatures north of 30C in the coming weeks thanks to an increase in solar activity.
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