It seems as though summer has finally arrived here in North Cornwall. This is the Met Office weather forecast for the next week:
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The Met Office has also issued a heat-health alert for the coming week, although it is seems unlikely that a “heat wave” will officially be declared in Cornwall:
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Apart from the potential impact on human health, long periods of hot weather also mean reduced rainfall and increased demand for water. According to the BBC:
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