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UK braces for hottest May day on record as 30C heat continues
TL;DR
The UK is set to experience its hottest May day on record, with temperatures potentially reaching 34C. This would surpass the previous record of 32.8C established over 80 years ago.
Key points
- UK may experience hottest May day on record
- Temperatures could reach 34C
- Previous record was 32.8C set over 80 years ago
- Eight regions entered heatwave conditions
- Amber heat health alerts issued in Midlands and eastern England
The UK is likely to experience its hottest May day on record on Monday as searing heat continues.
Temperatures are forecast to reach as high as 34C, breaking the previous May record of 32.8C set more than 80 years ago. The 32.3C recorded at Kew Gardens in south-west London on Sunday was the highest of the year so far, the Met Office said.
It comes as eight regions in southern and eastern England officially entered heatwave conditions on Sunday, after three days at or above the temperature threshold.
Amber heat health alerts are in place in parts of the Midlands and eastern England until at least Wednesday.
Heat predicted to peak
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Monday is forecast to bring the most widespread heat of the week with all nations set for their hottest day so far this year
Monday and Tuesday are forecast to be the hottest days of the week with temperatures on both days reaching the mid-30s in southern Britain.
However, Monday will bring the most widespread heat with all nations set for their hottest weather so far this year.
Wales could also set a new May heat record in the next few days, surpassing the 30.6C recorded in Newport in 1944.
But it is not just daytime heat records at risk.
It is possible on Monday or Tuesday night that somewhere stays warmer than the May record of 18.9C set in Folkestone in 1947.
How long will the heatwave last?
The hot weather may spark a few thunderstorms in central England and Wales on Tuesday. However, they are likely to be very localised and not enough to cause a significant break from the heat.
On Wednesday, a break in the heat is expected widely across much of eastern and southeastern England. Cooler air will temporarily spread off the North Sea as some locations experience a five to 10-degree drop.
However, Wales and southwestern England will remain fairly hot, sheltered from the North Sea breeze. Highs, here, could still reach 30C.
By Thursday, the supply of cooler air will be cut off as hot air resurges from France once again. This means that temperatures will increase, with 30C back on the cards.
Q&A
What is the highest temperature forecasted for the UK on May 1?
Temperatures are forecast to reach as high as 34C on May 1.
What was the previous May temperature record in the UK?
The previous May record was 32.8C, set more than 80 years ago.
Which regions in the UK are under heatwave conditions?
Eight regions in southern and eastern England have officially entered heatwave conditions.
What alerts are in place due to the heat in the UK?
Amber heat health alerts are in effect in parts of the Midlands and eastern England until at least Wednesday.
