# Royal Horticultural Society

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-29**: Peak heat and exceptional wildfire risk — Temperatures expected to hit 35°C in southeastern England; Fire Severity Index reaches exceptional levels, raising extreme wildfire danger.
- **2026-07-28**: Temperatures rise to 29–30°C across Southeast — Met Office forecasts widespread heat on Tuesday, with southern and southeastern areas worst affected.
- **2026-07-27**: Amber heat health alerts upgraded — UKHSA raises alerts in parts of England ahead of forecast temperatures reaching 35°C on July 29.
- **2026-07-15**: Mid‑July heatwave — A third intense hot spell struck, further drying soils and stressing water supplies.
- **2026-06**: Record‑breaking heat in June — A second heatwave set new high‑temperature records for the month, continuing the pattern.
- **2026-05**: Record‑breaking heat in May — Temperatures soared to new monthly records, marking the first significant heatwave of 2026.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Fourth UK heatwave of 2026 to hit 35°C as 40-day drought grips parts of England
2026-07-27 18:25:20 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 5

The UK’s fourth heatwave in a single season is driving temperatures to 35°C, with a 40-day dry spell in Surrey and hosepipe bans for 23 million customers. Drought and exceptional wildfire risk highlight the nation’s accelerating climate vulnerability and the urgent need for adaptation in water, energy, and farming.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/uk-fourth-heatwave-2026-drought-wildfire-35c

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