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Leeds swelters in 188°C heatwave

Record-breaking BBC forecast

By Lester Haines • Get more from this author

Posted in Music and Media, 21st July 2006 14:25 GMT

It's Friday and it's damned hot, so what better way to end the week before slipping off to the nearest pub garden for a few liveners than with another bit of weather-based fun from the Beeb?

Richard Cope explains: "I know it's hot, but bloody hell! Check out the minimum temperature predicted today in Leeds..."

Leeds minimum temperature to hit record high

Blimey. Our Leeds readers who have not yet ventured out from their air-conditioned offices today are advised to slap on plenty of Sun Factor 5,000 and stay in the shade. Oh yes, and no beer either - just water and rehydration powders until things cool off a bit. Have a good one. ®

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