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Met Office considers issuing rare extreme heat warning amid 36C forecast

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NEWSDECK ANALYSIS
The coverage of the Met Office's consideration of issuing an extreme heat warning broadly agrees on the key facts, with all outlets reporting on the potential warning and the forecasted high temperatures. However, there is some variation in the specifics, with The Guardian and BBC News reporting that the warning has already been issued, while the Evening Standard notes that it is being considered. The tone across all outlets is generally neutral and informative.
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Evening Standard
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Met Office considers issuing rare extreme heat warning amid 36C forecast
Parts of the UK are set to see their fifth heatwave of the summer this week.
10 Aug, 11:06
The Guardian
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Met Office issues rare amber extreme heat warning for parts of England and Wales
Temperatures expected to climb to 30C over the weekend in southern England and south-east Wales The Met Office has issued an amber extreme heat warning for much of southern England and south-east Wales over the coming days – the most extreme heat warning the weather forecaster has issued for nearly four years. Temperatures are expected to climb to about 30C (86F) over the weekend and peak on Monday and Tuesday at 34C…
19 Jun, 14:46
BBC News
Neutral
Amber Extreme Heat warning issued by Met Office as 35C heatwave approaches
Temperatures are expected to peak in the mid-30s Celsius on Monday and Tuesday with impacts on health and a risk of disruption to travel.
19 Jun, 10:02
The Independent
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Met Office issues amber weather warning for extreme heat ahead of UK heatwave
The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for extreme heat
19 Jun, 09:56
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Sky News
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'Muggier' heatwave could hit 34C as extreme heat warning issued
An extreme heat warning is in force for early next week as a high-humidity heatwave builds to a peak that could see temperatures top 34C (93F).
19 Jun, 14:22
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