Most of Europe is right now baking in a so-called "heat dome" – conditions a bit like a pizza oven, which are scorching Spain, France, Italy, Greece and beyond.
Meanwhile, temperatures in the UK could soar to a rare 34C (93.2F) – meaning it could be hotter than Mexico, Barbados and Jamaica.
But what is it, how is it formed and why now?
Read more:https://news.sky.com/story/weather-what-is-a-heat-dome-and-how-long-is-it-set-to-affect-the-uk-13390508
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