Met Office weather maps show how hot Wales will be this weekend but will new heatwave hit?
The Met Office forecasts a rise in temperatures across Wales and the UK for the upcoming weekend, with highs reaching the mid-to-high 20s. Despite the warming trend, the region is not expected to meet the official criteria for a heatwave.
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The article relies on official meteorological data and definitions.
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