UK weather: Exact date maps turn red as forecasters say 'get BBQs ready' for 30C heat
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The UK is set to be hotter than the Bahamas as a 'blowtorch' heatwave will see temperatures soar to a scorching 40C - with experts warning Brits to 'get the barbecues at the ready'