# Chris Bulmer

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## Timeline

- **2026-08-13**: Amber Extreme Heat Warning — Amber warning in effect from 9am to midnight for parts of England; temperatures forecast up to 38°C, marking the fifth heatwave of summer.
- **2026-08-11**: Met Office Declares Record Likely — Met Office announces summer 2026 is on course to be UK's hottest on record, with only average conditions needed to surpass 2025 record.
- **2026-08**: Southern Water Drought Order Application — Southern Water applies for first non-essential use ban in 20 years, affecting Hampshire, Southampton West, and the Isle of Wight.
- **2026-07-31**: Record-Dry July Ends — July ends as one of the driest on record, contributing to widespread drought conditions across England and Wales.
- **2026-06-01**: Meteorological Summer Begins — Summer season starts; temperatures begin building toward record levels.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### UK Summer 2026 Mean Hits 16.48°C, 1.88°C Above Norm, Likely Hottest Ever
2026-08-11 23:13:14 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

The UK is on track for its hottest summer on record, with mean temperatures reaching 16.48°C and drought covering 75% of England. The Met Office warns of a fifth heatwave and 38°C highs, while Southern Water's rare non-essential use ban application signals mounting climate stress on water systems.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/uk-summer-2026-record-heat-climate

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