https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/heatrecords/Recent content in heatrecords on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usMon, 29 Jun 2026 06:27:12 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/uk-set-for-second-heat-dome-heatwave-with-temperatures-reaching-41c/Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:27:12 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/uk-set-for-second-heat-dome-heatwave-with-temperatures-reaching-41c/The UK is bracing itself for a second intense heatwave in quick succession, as new weather maps reveal the potential for a “heat dome” to trap soaring temperatures across the country. After a brief respite from last week’s scorching weather, forecasts indicate that the nation could face its hottest days on record by mid-July. Last week’s heat was caused by a “heat dome” — a high-pressure system that stalls over a region, trapping hot air and causing temperatures to spike.