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Weather LIVE: Northamptonshire sees hottest day in 138 years but record set to last just 24 hours as temperatures keep rising

Latest updates as first-ever Met Office red warning for extreme heat remains in force

The village of Pitsford, near Northampton, was officially one of the two hottest places in the UK on Monday (July 18) — but experts expect the county’s new temperature record of 38.2°C to be broken today … the UK has already seen 40°C for the first time EVER at Heathrow Airport … trains have been cancelled and people are being told to stay safe in “exceptional temperatures.” Refresh regularly and scroll down for the latest news…

Temperatures in Northamptonshire are heading towards another new record on Tuesday (July 19)placeholder image
Temperatures in Northamptonshire are heading towards another new record on Tuesday (July 19)
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