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Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Wednesday, July 8)
Temperatures in Wales are not set to dip for a prolonged period as a lengthy heatwave hits the country. Wales will experience its third heatwave of the year this week,with temperatures forecast to rise above 30C yet again.
It comes just weeks after records were broken in Wales, with new highs for both day and overnight temperatures. Wales recorded its hottest ever June day as Bute Park, in Cardiff, hit 35.9C.
The exceptional heatwave at the end of June brought widespread disruption across the country. The Met Office issued a red warning for extreme heat, while hundreds of schools were closed and rail services were cancelled.
The upcoming heatwave is not expected to be record-breaking, nor as hot as the previous, but people are being urged to take the usual precautions advised in hot weather.
While the temperatures forecast may not be as extreme, the heatwave is expected to last longer with highs in much of south Wales not expected to dip below 25C for the next 10 days. Full forecast available here.
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